Walter's White Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A hearty, smoky chili with lean ground turkey, kidney beans, and a hint of cumin, served with cornbread muffins for a comforting weeknight meal. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground turkey, diced tomatoes, kidney beans 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 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 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained kidney beans
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1, finely chopped bell pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 1 finely chopped bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 5 minutes until no longer pink. Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Add 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice), 1 can drained kidney beans, and 2 cups chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.
4. Step 4: Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and chili thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or cayenne as needed. Serve hot with cornbread muffins.