Stovetop Ground Turkey and White Bean Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A hearty and healthy chili made with ground turkey, white beans, and diced vegetables, ready in under 30 minutes. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground turkey, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 lb ground turkey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned white beans
• 1 can (14.5 oz), undrained diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced red bell pepper, 2 diced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp ground cumin, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with their juices, and 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed white beans. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until chili thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Serve topped with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.