Best 7 Turkey Chili With Brown Rice Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary experience with our versatile turkey chili recipe, a delectable dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Crafted with lean ground turkey, this chili boasts a symphony of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and paprika, which blend seamlessly with the rich flavors of diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. The secret ingredient? A touch of cocoa powder that adds an unexpected depth and complexity to this savory creation.

Accompanying this delectable chili are two equally enticing recipes: a fluffy brown rice that serves as the perfect base for the chili's robust flavors, and a refreshing cucumber salad that provides a crisp and cooling contrast. These recipes, when combined, create a harmonious meal that is not only satisfying but also visually appealing.

1. Turkey Chili:
- Lean ground turkey: A healthier alternative to traditional beef chili, providing a lean and flavorful base.
- Chili powder, cumin, paprika: The aromatic trio that forms the backbone of this chili's delightful spice blend.
- Diced tomatoes, onions, bell peppers: A colorful medley of vegetables that adds texture, flavor, and nutrition.
- Cocoa powder: A secret ingredient that introduces a subtle richness and depth to the chili.

2. Brown Rice:
- Long-grain brown rice: A wholesome and nutritious grain that offers a nutty flavor and chewy texture.
- Olive oil, garlic, salt: Simple ingredients that enhance the rice's natural flavors and create a fluffy, flavorful base.

3. Cucumber Salad:
- Cucumbers: Crisp and refreshing, cucumbers provide a cool and hydrating contrast to the chili.
- Red onion, mint, cilantro: Aromatic herbs and vegetables that add a vibrant pop of color and flavor.
- Lime juice, honey: A tangy-sweet dressing that brightens and balances the salad's flavors.

Together, these recipes offer a complete and satisfying meal that caters to various dietary preferences. The turkey chili's bold flavors, the brown rice's wholesome goodness, and the cucumber salad's refreshing crunch create a culinary symphony that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY AND BROWN RICE CHILI



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Old El Paso® chopped green chiles provide a simple addition to this slow cooked turkey and brown rice chili. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 lb ground turkey breast
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook turkey and onion in oil 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix turkey mixture and remaining ingredients except rice.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Stir in rice. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until rice is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1270 mg

TURKEY CHILI WITH BROWN RICE



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A wholesome turkey chili with rice recipe that tastes like you are treating yourself. Serve topped with low-fat shredded Cheddar and freshly chopped green onion.

Provided by C R Henning

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 ¼ pounds lean ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
¼ cup uncooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium white beans, rinsed
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
¼ cup tomato paste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion, carrot, and celery for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in the pan and add ground turkey. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the vegetables back in. Add brushed tomatoes, broth, and uncooked rice. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire, oregano, garlic-pepper seasoning, paprika, cumin, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Uncover, taste, and adjust spices. Add white beans and hot sauce. If chili is too thin, add 1/4 cup tomato paste. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 397.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

HEARTY TURKEY & RICE



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We love this tasty dinner. It's quick to prepare, making it a great (and yummy!) meal when you're running late. You'll love the easy cleanup, too! -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups salsa
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, baked tortilla chips and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles. Add salsa, tomato sauce, bouillon and salt; heat through., Serve with rice, cheese, sour cream and, if desired, toppings of your choice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled turkey mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water or broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY CHILI WITH BROWN RICE



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This turkey chili isn't your typical chili. It is thick with brown rice and isn't full of liquid like other chili recipes. It's full of flavor and tastes even better the next day. Top it off with your favorite salsa and sour cream and serve with warm cornbread.

Provided by JLANSMAN

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large onion, diced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
½ cup water
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups water
⅔ cup uncooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey and onion in the hot skillet until turkey is browned and crumbly and onion is transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Transfer turkey mixture to a large stockpot. Stir in tomatoes, chili beans, green chiles, 1/2 cup water, sugar, chili powder, cumin, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 1/3 cups water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Add cooked rice to the stockpot, cover, and cook until rice is hot, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1017.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

SLOW COOKER TURKEY AND BROWN RICE CHILI



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This is a betty crocker recipe. Do you have ground beef in the freezer? Use it instead of the turkey, plus you won't need to use oil when you cook it. Stir in either brown or white rice at the end. Stir in either brown or white rice at the end. This is a low-fat chili because it is made with ground turkey breast. Check that you are buying ground turkey breast and not regular ground turkey, which includes both light and dark meat and will be higher in fat. Enjoy this chili topped with your favorite salsa and corn chips.

Provided by Krystal McDow

Categories     Poultry

Time 8h26m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 lb ground turkey breast
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 -16 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce undrained
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can old el paso chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook turkey and onion in oil 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix turkey mixture and remaining ingredients except rice.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Stir in rice. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until rice is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 416.2, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 8.2, Protein 24

TURKEY CHILI



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You might not think of chili as an easy weeknight dish, but this turkey version from Pierre Franey will change your mind. It's fabulous, it's healthy and it can be ready in about a half hour. A combination of dark and white meat really adds depth and richness of flavor, so try to find a mix, but all white meat (or a mixture of ground beef and turkey) will yield a stellar batch too.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     weeknight, project, main course, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings or more

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey, white and dark combined
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 large sweet red pepper, cored, deveined and coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 jalapeno pepper, cored, deveined and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, or 1 tablespoon, dried
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups canned diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth, fresh or canned
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 15-ounce cans of red kidney beans, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream (optional)
Sliced lime for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over high heat in a large heavy pot and add the turkey meat. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, chopping down and stirring with the side of a heavy kitchen spoon to break up any lumps.
  • Add the onions, garlic, sweet pepper, celery, jalapeno pepper, oregano, bay leaves, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend well. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • Add the drained beans and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes longer. Serve in bowls with cheddar cheese, and sour cream and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 680, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1496 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 1 gram

TURKEY AND BROWN RICE CHILI



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This is a slow cooker recipe. This is a lower-fat chili because it is made with ground turkey breast. Make sure that you are buying ground turkey BREAST and not ground turkey, which includes both light and dark meat and will be higher in fat. If you use ground beef instead of the turkey, you won't need the oil to cook it in.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 lb ground turkey breast
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce undrained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook turkey and onion in oil, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.
  • Mix turkey & onion with remaining ingredients except rice in a 3 1/2 to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8-10 hours (or high heat setting 4-5 hours).
  • Stir in rice.
  • Cover and cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes or until rice is hot.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of turkey: Ground turkey is a lean protein that is perfect for chili. You can also use leftover turkey from a roasted turkey.
  • Use a variety of beans: Different beans add different flavors and textures to chili. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is a dish that is all about flavor. Be generous with the spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
  • Add some heat: If you like spicy chili, add a jalapeño pepper or two. You can also use cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
  • Simmer for a long time: The longer you simmer chili, the better the flavors will develop. Aim for at least 30 minutes, but you can simmer it for up to 2 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, cheese, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Turkey chili is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas. With its lean protein, variety of beans, and flavorful spices, turkey chili is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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