Salsa Verde Chili
Salsa Verde Chili, made with ground turkey, white beans, and store-bought salsa verde is a healthy, protein packed meal that is ready in 30-35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp cooking oil (olive, avocado, etc.)
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 1 yellow or orange pepper, diced
- ½ - 1 jalapeno, diced use less for less heat
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 1-2 tbsp flour or gluten free flour optional, used to thicken the broth
- 3 cups chicken or veggie broth
- 1½-2 tbsp Southwest or Taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz can cannellini beans (or other white bean)
- 1 can corn or use frozen if you prefer
- 1 10 oz jar salsa verde (green salsa) to taste will use ¾ jar in the chili and remaining as a topping if desired
- salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
- shredded cheddar, taco chips, chopped cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt for toppings optional
Instructions
- Dice onion and bell pepper. Chop jalapeño, removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Mince garlic.
- Heat oil in soup pot/dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Add jalapeño to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic, cook another 1-2 minutes being careful not to burn.
- Add ground turkey and Southwest Spice to same pot. Cook, breaking meat up into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
- Add flour (optional) and stir to combine.
- Add broth, ½-¾ jar salsa verde, salt, pepper, and more garlic powder to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add beans and their liquid, stir to combine. Add corn if using. Simmer until thickened, 7-10 minutes.
- Taste the chili and add additional seasonings and more salsa verde if desired.
- Top with sour cream or greek yogurt, crushed taco chips, chopped cilantro, and/or shredded cheddar if desired. Add additional salsa verde as a topping if desired.