White Turkey Chili

Tasty white chili that can be made with turkey or chicken. Jalapeno peppers give just enough kick! Garnish with green onions, cilantro, more cheese, or chopped tomatoes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 316 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 ½ cups chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped
• ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
• 2 cups white kidney beans (cannellini), undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, cumin, and ginger; cook for another minute. Pour in chicken broth and white wine, and then add the bay leaf. Cook uncovered until slightly reduced, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in turkey, beans, and jalapeno. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Using back of spoon, mash 1/4 of beans to thicken sauce. Reduce heat to low, and begin stirring in cheese 1/2 cup at a time. Stir until cheese is completely melted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice. Serve hot.