Name: Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) ground turkey; lean or extra-lean depending on your preference; 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil; for sautéing; 1 medium yellow onion (about 150g); finely diced for sweetness; 2 cloves garlic (about 10g); minced for depth; 1 red bell pepper (about 120g); diced for a pop of color; 1 can (15 oz/425g) pumpkin puree; pure pumpkin; not pie filling; 1 can (15 oz/425g) diced tomatoes; with juice for tang; 1 can (15 oz/425g) kidney beans; drained and rinsed; 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth; low-sodium if you’re watching salt; 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream; for that luscious finish; 1 tablespoon (8g) chili powder; adjust for heat; 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin; for smokiness; 1/2 teaspoon (2g) smoked paprika; for a little extra oomph; Salt and pepper to taste; usually about 1/2 tsp each for me; Prep Time: 15 minutes

Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili

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This creamy turkey pumpkin chili is a cozy, hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with flavorful spices and rich texture, it’s an easy must-try meal to warm you up and satisfy your cravings.

Author: Eleanor Royal
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6-8 hearty bowls of Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

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1 pound (450g) ground turkey
lean or extra-lean depending on your preference
1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
for sautéing
1 medium yellow onion (about 150g)
finely diced for sweetness
2 cloves garlic (about 10g)
minced for depth
1 red bell pepper (about 120g)
diced for a pop of color
1 can (15 oz/425g) pumpkin puree
pure pumpkin
not pie filling
1 can (15 oz/425g) diced tomatoes
with juice for tang
1 can (15 oz/425g) kidney beans
drained and rinsed
1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
low-sodium if you’re watching salt
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
for that luscious finish
1 tablespoon (8g) chili powder
adjust for heat
1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
for smokiness
1/2 teaspoon (2g) smoked paprika
for a little extra oomph
Salt and pepper to taste
usually about 1/2 tsp each for me
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6-8 hearty bowls of Creamy Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Calories: 310 per serving
Fat: 16g
Protein: 20g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Sodium: 480mg

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
Add diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper; sauté until softened.
Stir in pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes with juice, and kidney beans.
Pour in chicken broth and bring mixture to a simmer.
Add chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; stir well.
Let chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper
Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions if desired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 65mg

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