White Turkey Chili
Take your average chili to the next level with this creamy white turkey recipe that is packed with flavor!
Servings: 8
Equipment
- 1 large pot (Dutch oven)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs shredded turkey see notes
- 24 oz chicken/turkey broth see notes
- 1 can white northern beans rinsed and drained
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 1 medium red/yellow onion diced
- 1 large poblano pepper diced
- 1 large jalapeno pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set out cream cheese to soften while prepping other ingredients.
- Shred turkey once cooled from desired cooking method (smoker, pressure cooker, or oven). Set aside in bowl to add to soup later.
- Shred 8 ounce block of sharp cheddar cheese. Set aside in bowl to add to soup later. You will only use half of the shredded cheese in the soup, the rest can be used for topping when serving.
- Dice onion, poblano and jalapeno peppers. Making sure to remove seeds from peppers.
- Place large pot/dutch oven on stove and add 1 tbsp olive oil to pot. Use low-medium heat to heat oil for 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced vegetables to pot (onion, poblano and jalapeno peppers) and allow to cool until softened (about 7 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Add minced garlic to pot with vegetables and cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Be careful not to burn garlic.
- Add to pot 2 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Next pour 24 ounces of chicken broth (or homemade turkey broth from instant pot if this method was used to cook turkey) into the pot and stir.
- Add softened cream cheese to bowl of shredded turkey and mix to combine. Once combined add to pot and stir.
- Lastly add 8 ounces of shredded cheese and 1 cup of salsa verde. Stir to combine. Turn heat to low and cover pot. Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Top with cilantro, sour cream, avocado, more shredded cheese, tortilla strips or whatever your favorite toppings are!
Notes
*See post above for options on how to prepare turkey. Leftover turkey works great for this recipe!
*If you've prepared the turkey using the instant pot, make sure to save the turkey broth this makes to add into the soup. Otherwise homemade or store bought chicken broth works great.
*Store bought shredded cheese works fine, but freshly shredded cheese has a smoother consistency and allows for a creamier soup!
*If you're not a fan of spice, feel free to replace the poblano and jalapeno peppers with bell peppers or leave the peppers out altogether.