One-Pot Sweet Potato and Turkey Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Hearty and nourishing chili made with ground turkey and sweet potatoes simmered in warming spices, all cooked in one pot for simple weeknight comfort. This American-inspired one-pot recipe (high protein, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground turkey, yellow onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound ground turkey to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 medium diced sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with their juices and 2 cups chicken broth. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chili thickens.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.