Best 9 Spicy Chipotle Turkey Chili Recipes

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**Spicy Chipotle Turkey Chili: A Flavorful and Satisfying Dish**

Warm and inviting, this Spicy Chipotle Turkey Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for chilly days. Made with ground turkey, chipotle peppers, and a variety of spices, this chili is packed with big, bold flavor. The recipe also includes three additional variations: a Vegetarian Chipotle Chili, a White Bean Turkey Chili, and a Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili. Each variation offers a unique twist on the classic chili recipe, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a fan of traditional chili or looking for something new and exciting, this recipe has something for everyone.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY TURKEY CHILI



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Lots of spice adds a layer of warmth to this turkey chili that you can make in a slow-cooker. This recipe calls for boneless, skinless turkey thighs, serrano chiles, chipotle chile in adobo, whole peeled tomatoes, and chili powder.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless turkey thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed
2 tablespoons chili powder
Coarse salt
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine turkey, garlic, onion, serrano chiles, chipotle chile, tomato puree, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook on high until turkey is fork-tender, 3 hours (or 6 hours on low).
  • Add beans and cook until warmed through, about 30 minutes more. Stir in vinegar and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

SERIOUSLY, THE BEST HEALTHY TURKEY CHILI



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Healthy turkey chili made with lean ground turkey, kidney beans and corn. This version is simply the BEST! Perfectly spiced and packed with plenty of protein and fiber. Can be made on the stovetop or in your slow cooker.

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Chili     Dairy Free     Dinner     Gluten Free     Lunch

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
4 tablespoons chili powder* (I used McCormick chili powder - please read the notes section on this)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
For topping: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream

Steps:

  • Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and red pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add in ground turkey and break up the meat; cooking until no longer pink. Next add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt; stir for about 20 seconds.
  • Next add in tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chili thickens and flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary.
  • Garnish with anything you'd like. Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Protein 31.8 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Sugar 9.5 g

SPICY CHIPOTLE TURKEY CHILI



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Old El Paso® salsa provides a simple addition to this easy turkey chili spiced with Southwestern chipotle chile seasoning - hearty dinner ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 large poblano chile, seeded, finely chopped
2 cups water
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 cans (16 oz each) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey and poblano chile; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink.
  • Stir in water, chile pepper powder, beans and salsa. Cover; heat to boiling. Mash beans slightly with potato masher until soup is slightly thickened. Garnish individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg

SPICY CHIPOTLE TURKEY BURGERS



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With a chipotle chile pepper, mozzarella cheese and other seasonings, you will absolutely love this spicy, yet flavorful, burger!

Provided by mbaucum

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate. Place the ground turkey, onion, cilantro, chipotle chile pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl; mix well. Form into 4 patties.
  • Cook the hamburgers on the preheated grill until the turkey is no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Place the mozzarella slices on the patties 2 minutes before they are ready. Serve on the toasted buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 101.6 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 725.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

JAY'S SPICY SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



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I looked at the top 5 recipes on this site, combined my favorite ingredients from each, plus a few of my own (Sriracha®/adobe sauce) and...ta-da! A meaty, spicy, flavorful, turkey chili! You can quickly cook up the turkey and combine ingredients in slow cooker, throw in the fridge, and take it out to cook on low before you go to work - works perfectly, easy peasy! All the guys love it for football games, tailgating, and just plain old cold weather. From my table to yours, hope you enjoy! Serve with sour cream and cheese to your liking.

Provided by JThomas

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

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground turkey
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
½ (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup chili powder
3 canned green chile peppers, sliced
1 tablespoon diced peppers from adobo sauce with chipotle peppers, or more to taste
2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir taco seasoning into ground turkey until evenly coated.
  • Mix seasoned ground turkey, onion, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato soup, black beans, chili powder, green chile peppers, chipotle peppers from adobo sauce, chile-garlic sauce, black pepper, salt, basil, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low, 8 to 9 hours (or High about 4 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1595 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CHIPOTLE TURKEY CHILI



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I combined a few chili recipes for this spicy low-fat variety. It's great with crusty rolls or baked tortilla chips. -Christie Ladd of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (7 ounces) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Drain chipotle peppers; set aside 2 tablespoons adobo sauce. Seed and chop three peppers; set aside. (Save remaining peppers and sauce for another use.), In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, carrots, green pepper, onion, garlic and reserved peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, chili powder, cumin and reserved adobo sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Stir in the beans. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY CHIPOTLE CHILI



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Categories     Bean     Garlic     Onion     turkey     Super Bowl     Hot Pepper     Fall     Winter     Poker/Game Night     Tomatillo     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 14 cups, serving 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 canned whole chipotle chilies in adobo* or 2 dried whole chipotle chilies*
1 cup water, boiling hot if using the dried chilies
2 pounds fresh tomatillos (available at Hispanic markets and may supermarkets) or three 18-ounce cans whole tomatillos*, drained
2 large onions, chopped
8 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ground cumin
4 pounds ground turkey
2 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons dried orégano, crumbled
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 green bell pepper, chopped
two 4-ounce cans mild green chilies, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon cornmeal
a 19-ounce can (about 2 cups) white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
sour cream as an accompaniment if desired
*available at Hispanic markets, some specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • If using the canned chipotle chilies, in a blender purée them with the water and reserve the purée. If using dried chipotle chilies, stem and seed them wearing rubber gloves, in a small bowl let them soak in the boiling-hot water for 20 minutes, and in a blender purée the mixture, reserving the purée.
  • In a large heavy kettle cook the onions and 5 of the garlic cloves, minced, in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the onions are softened, add the cumin, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook the mixture, stirring and breaking up the lumps, until the turkey is no longer pink. Add the reserved chipotle purée, the reserved tomatillo purée, the broth, the bay leaf, the orégano, and the salt and simmer the mixture, uncovered, adding more water if necessary to keep the turkey barely covered, for 1 hour. Stir in the bell pepper, the canned green chilies, and the cornmeal and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in the white beans, the coriander, the remaining 2 garlic cloves, minced, and salt to taste, simmer the chili for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through, and discard the bay leaf. The chili may be frozen or made 3 days in advance, cooled, uncovered, and kept covered and chilled. Serve the chili with the sour cream.

HEALTHY CHIPOTLE TURKEY CHILI



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If you love hot and spicy you will love this chili. Adjust chili powder and chipotle pepper for spiciness.

Provided by FirstChoiceHealthyF

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8 bowls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
5 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 chipotle peppers, in chile en adobo sauce
1 -2 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
12 ounces low sodium chicken broth
30 ounces whole canned tomatoes
14 1/2 ounces kidney beans
14 1/2 ounces black beans

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, chili powder, and oregano. Stir for about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, chipotle peppers, and adobe sauce; cook 1 minute.
  • Add turkey, breaking it up and cooking until the meat loses its raw color, about 8 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and simmer until reduced by about half; about 10 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, crushing them through your fingers into skillet along with their juices and beans.
  • Bring to a boil, uncovered, stir occasionally until thick, about 10 minutes.

SPICY TURKEY CHILI



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Make and share this Spicy Turkey Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rachel P

Categories     Beans

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground turkey or 2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves
1 (796 ml) can plum tomatoes
1 (700 ml) jar tomato sauce
1 (540 ml) can kidney beans
0.5 (220 ml) can black beans
3 tablespoons hot chili sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Saute onions and garlic briefly.
  • Add ground meat and fry until cooked.
  • Add plum tomatoes, sauce, and beans. Stir until blended.
  • Add all spices and stir until blended.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours.
  • Serve on top of corn chips or with corn muffins on the side!

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chili peppers. This will give your chili a more complex flavor. Some good options include ancho, guajillo, and pasilla peppers. If you're using fresh peppers, be sure to remove the seeds before chopping them.
  • Toast the spices before using them. This will help to bring out their flavor. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or you can put them in a spice grinder and pulse them until they're fragrant.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make chili, so feel free to add your own personal touch. Some good options include adding corn, black beans, or sweet potatoes. You can also add different types of cheese, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper Jack.
  • Let the chili simmer for a long time. This will help to develop the flavor and make the chili more tender. You can simmer it on the stovetop over low heat for several hours, or you can put it in a slow cooker and cook it on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some good options include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Spicy chipotle turkey chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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