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 one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground turkey, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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) kidney beans, drained
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 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.