Best 3 Leftover Turkey Or Chicken Chili Recipes

Comforting, hearty, and packed with flavor, this leftover turkey or chicken chili is a fantastic way to use up your holiday leftovers. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can easily customize this dish to suit your taste preferences.

From a classic chili with diced tomatoes, bell peppers, and corn to a more adventurous version with black beans, sweet potatoes, and poblano peppers, there's a recipe here for everyone. And with the option of using either ground turkey or chicken, you can tailor the chili to your liking.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, making it easy for home cooks of all skill levels to create a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty dish to warm you up on a cold winter day, this leftover turkey or chicken chili is sure to hit the spot.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEFTOVER TURKEY CHILI

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Put leftover roast turkey to good use in this simple, flavor-packed chili. Using fire-roasted tomatoes gives it an extra layer of toasty flavor, but regular diced tomatoes work fine, too. For a change-up from the traditional cornbread side, try it ladled over leftover mashed potatoes!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 cups leftover roasted turkey meat, white and dark combined, chopped or pulled into 3/4-inch pieces
One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans
Leftover mashed potatoes or cooked rice, for serving
Sour cream and chopped scallion, for serving

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 6 minutes. Stir in the jalapeno and garlic and cook until they soften slightly, about 1 minute.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the turkey and stir until well coated in the spices. Pour in the tomatoes and chicken broth and scrape up any spices that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Bring the chili to a simmer on medium-low and cook, uncovered, on until the liquid has reduced by a few inches and the chili has thickened, about 1 hour.
Drain and rinse one of the cans of beans; leave the bean liquid in the second can. Add all the beans plus the reserved bean liquid to the pot and heat until the beans are warmed through, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Serve in bowls over potatoes or rice with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of chopped scallions.

TURKEY CHILI WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY

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I made this with leftover turkey but would also work well with leftover chicken, too! Garnish with sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips, if desired.

Provided by Brooks Lough

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
4 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped
3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until it starts to soften, about 1 minute.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add turkey and stir until well coated with spices. Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to medium low and bring to a simmer, uncovered. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened, about 50 minutes. Add black beans and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 72.3 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1997.4 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

LEFTOVER TURKEY OR CHICKEN CHILI

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This is a white chili, using leftover cooked turkey or chicken, with a nice spicy kick. This is strickly a white chili, no tomatoes, red beans, or chili powder of any kind.

Provided by KelBel

Categories Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chili peppers
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups chopped cooked turkey breast or 2 cups cooked chicken breasts
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans (cannellini, chickpea, great northern, etc)
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
Slowly cook and stir the onion until tender.
Mix in the garlic, jalapeno, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne.
Continue to cook and stir the mixture until tender, about 3 minutes.
Mix in the chicken broth, turkey or chicken and white beans.
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the mixture from heat; slowly stir in the cheese until melted.

Tips

For a thicker chili, use less broth or add a cornstarch slurry.
To make the chili spicier, add more chili powder, cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeños.
For a smokier flavor, add a chipotle pepper or two.
To make the chili more flavorful, use a variety of beans, such as black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans.
Add some chopped vegetables, such as onions, bell peppers, or corn, for added flavor and texture.
Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado.

Conclusion

Turkey or chicken chili is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, smoky, or mild, there's a turkey or chicken chili recipe out there for you. So next time you have some leftover turkey or chicken, don't let it go to waste. Make a pot of chili instead!

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