Description
This creamy turkey pumpkin chili is a cozy, hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with flavorful spices and rich texture, it’s an easy must-try meal to warm you up and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground turkey
- lean or extra-lean depending on your preference
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- for sautéing
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 150g)
- finely diced for sweetness
- 2 cloves garlic (about 10g)
- minced for depth
- 1 red bell pepper (about 120g)
- diced for a pop of color
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) pumpkin puree
- pure pumpkin
- not pie filling
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) diced tomatoes
- with juice for tang
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) kidney beans
- drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
- low-sodium if you’re watching salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- for that luscious finish
- 1 tablespoon (8g) chili powder
- adjust for heat
- 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
- for smokiness
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) smoked paprika
- for a little extra oomph
- Salt and pepper to taste
- usually about 1/2 tsp each for me
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 6-8 hearty bowls of Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili
- Calories: 310 per serving
- Fat: 16g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Sodium: 480mg
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes with juice, and kidney beans.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring mixture to a simmer.
- Add chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Let chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions if desired
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg