Heart Healthy Turkey Chili

Name: Heart Healthy Turkey Chili
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground turkey breast; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 can (28 oz) no salt added peeled whole tomatoes; 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 oz) no salt added tomato sauce; 1 tsp hot sauce; 1/8 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese

By Judy Capodanno

Updated 4/2/2025

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

This heart-healthy Turkey Chili is a perfect choice for a low-fat and naturally gluten-free meal. Made with lean ground turkey breast, vibrant red bell peppers, and fiber-rich kidney beans, it’s a nutritious, diabetic-friendly way to enjoy comfort food. Olive oil adds heart-healthy fats, while cumin and hot sauce add a kick of flavor. And what better way to top off a bowl of warm chili than with low-fat cheddar for a satisfying, health-conscious dish.

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Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

Calories

175

About This Turkey Chili

Need a quick, one-pan recipe for dinner? Then this is the best healthy chili recipe for you. Simple ingredients help you pull this comfort food dinner together in just 30 minutes! Ground turkey breast is effortlessly complemented by red bell pepper, hot sauce, kidney beans and low fat cheddar cheese. This hearty chili is low in sodium, making it a heart healthy dinner recipe for you and your family. Have picky eaters? This chili is a kid-friendly recipe that’s also good for gluten-free diets. And if you hate doing dishes, get ready to celebrate because this is a one-pot recipe made right on the stovetop. What’s the secret to making this a low-fat recipe? It’s all about the meat! Turkey is lean and low in fat, making it a great substitute for ground beef. This diet-friendly chili is only 175 calories per serving, so chow down on a bowl of this hearty chili tonight!

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

How to Make Turkey Chili

Step 1

In a large skillet, saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until just browned.
Step 2

Add onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
Step 3

Add cumin and tomatoes, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon to release their juices, and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4

Add beans, tomato sauce, hot sauce, salt, black pepper and parsley and stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes, or until beans are heated through.
Step 5

Serve sprinkled with cheddar cheese and additional chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 cup

175

Calories

Fat

Cholesterol

279

Sodium

Carbs

Sat. Fat

Fiber

Protein

Heart Healthy Turkey Chili

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