This HEALTHY LOW CARB TURKEY CHILI recipe is easy to make and full of flavor! It’s low calorie, low carb but high in yumminess.
HEALTHY LOW CARB TURKEY CHILI RECIPE
Who said healthy has to be boring? This Healthy Low Carb Turkey Chili is an easy one-pot meal that is full of flavor and is made with ingredients you probably have in your fridge!
It’s satisfying, bold, and scrumptious. Plus, it only has 15 gr of carbs per serving (1 ½ cup) and less than 250 calories.
This Healthy Low Carb Turkey Chili takes only 30 -35 minutes to make and tastes like a cool-weather dream! It’s perfect for meal prep, make-ahead, or as a freezer meal. I actually like to double or triple the recipe so I can store the rest for days I don’t want or am too busy, to cook.
Loaded with healthy, lean, nutritious ingredients this Healthy Low Carb Turkey Chili is hands down the best healthier chili we’ve ever made.
HEALTHY LOW CARB TURKEY CHILI INGREDIENTS
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for quantities and instructions (scroll down).
- Ground turkey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Garlic
- Diced tomatoes (I used diced tomatoes and green chilies)
- Tomato sauce
- Chili powder
- Sweet potatoes
- Chicken or vegetable broth
HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY LOW CARB TURKEY CHILI
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for quantities and instructions (scroll down).
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add onions, peppers, and garlic, sauté for about 3 more minutes. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, sweet potatoes and broth; mix until well combined.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if using.
- Serve with shredded cheddar and sour cream if desired.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN CHILI BE HEALTHY?
Yes, it can be healthy! How healthy? It depends on what ingredients you use. These are my favorite swaps to make chili healthier, but still delicious:
- Use turkey or chicken ground meat to lower calories and fat. Make sure to use a lean version, I usually buy 93% lean 7% fat.
- Don’t use oil to brown the meat. The meat will brown just fine with the same oil that releases the meat itself – doing it in a non-stick skillet or pot is highly recommended.
- Avoid the beans for a low carb version. I love beans but they’re really high in carbs, so I like to add pumpkin, sweet potatoes, or zucchini instead of beans.
- Use lots of herbs and spices to enhance the flavor without adding extra calories.
WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH TURKEY CHILI?
If you are looking for a low-carb and low-calorie option, I highly recommend Quest Protein Chips or low-carb tortillas. If carbs aren’t your main concern try my BEST Eggless Cornbread recipe.
You can also serve the chili over a bed of cilantro lime cauliflower rice.
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STORING & FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS
I usually double or triple my chili recipe so I can store the rest for days I don’t want, or I’m too busy, to cook.
- STORE: Let the chili cool completely and place it in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- FREEZE: Let the chili cool completely and place it in an airtight freezer container or plastic bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- REHEAT: Heat in a saucepan over medium-low heat (or the microwave) and serve. If frozen, defrost in the fridge overnight.
PRO TIP: If you are short of time, defrost in the microwave for 8-10 minutes. Then place it in a saucepan, add ½ cup of water (or broth), cover, and heat over low heat until warmed through.
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Healthy Low Carb Turkey Chili
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900 g) ground turkey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- 1 can (29 oz) tomato sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons chili powder
- 9 oz (250 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- Chopped cilantro to serve (optional)
- Shredded Cheddar to serve (optional)
- Sour cream to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add onions, peppers, and garlic, sauté for about 3 more minutes. Add Rotel tomatoes, Hunts tomatoes, chili powder, sweet potatoes, and broth; mix until well combined.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if using.
- Serve with shredded cheddar and sour cream if desired.
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