11/25/2025
Macro Friendly Turkey Chili
Our most requested winter recipe for 5 years straight.
Clients ask for it every single season former and current.
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It’s the perfect cozy winter meal that keeps you warm without blowing your macros.
Makes 6 servings (about 1 and 1 half cups each)
Macros per serving 336 calories 31 grams protein 47 grams carbs 4 grams fat
Macros on plan are set for 1 serving.
Macro Friendly Turkey Chili
Ingredients
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
4 tablespoons chili powder (McCormick is mild)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 quarter teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 half teaspoon salt plus more to taste
1 can diced or crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
1 and 1 quarter cups chicken broth
2 cans dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained (15 ounces each)
1 can sweet corn rinsed and drained (15 ounces)
Optional toppings
Cheese
Avocado
Tortilla chips
Cilantro
Sour cream
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion garlic and red bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
Add the ground turkey and break it apart while cooking until no longer pink.
Stir in the chili powder cumin oregano cayenne and salt. Cook for about 20 seconds.
Add the tomatoes chicken broth kidney beans and corn and stir well.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm and add any toppings you like.
Notes
McCormick chili powder is mild. If using another brand start with less and adjust.
Slow cooker option: reduce chicken broth to half a cup. Brown the turkey and onions first, then add everything to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 7 hours.
