This healthy and easy turkey chili has everything in it to enjoy. It is so comforting and filling. This chili is prepared using ground turkey, red kidney beans and brown rice. A warm bowl of this chili is perfect for cold nights.
I always try to find ways to include whole grains into our diet. And while experimenting with this recipe, I added brown rice to chili and I can say for sure that it did not let me down with my experiment. Thats how this Easy Turkey Chili with Brown Rice is born. By the way you, could also prepare this using Bulgur Wheat and it turns out delicious too.
How easy it is! Because again it is a one pot meal. I am sure you will agree with me, that one pot meals are so convenient and less messy to prepare. Perfect for weeknight dinners. Isn’t it? The only downside of this dish is its cooking time. Brown rice usually takes quite a bit of time to cook. Otherwise, this dish would be ready in under 30 mins. if you use Bulgur Wheat.
Did you know?
- Chili is the Spanish dish. In Spanish it is called ‘Chili con carne’ and its english meaning is chili with meat. In US, it is popular with the name chili
- Its history tracks back to mid 19th century
How this easy turkey chili is healthy?
This easy turkey chili is healthy because;
- it contains lean meat (ground turkey). Lean meat is healthy as opposed red meat
- it contains brown rice. Brown rice is a healthy whole grain that is high in dietary fiber
- it contains red kidney beans that comprise of healthy proteins.
- It does not contain added saturated fat
Easy Turkey Chili With Brown Rice
This easy turkey chili with brown rice is simple to prepare, healthy & a one pot meal. It is prepared using all healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 3-4 large tomatoes chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock (preferably organic)
- 2 cups water
- 2-3 tbsp Mexican chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or cooking oil of your choice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add in garlic and toast it for about 30-40 sec or until fragrant.
- Add in onion and saute until trasnsluscent
- Next add ground turkey and using a spatula separate the meat. Cook it until the pink color disappears
- Add chili powder, cumin powder and mix well.
- Add in tomatoes and cook for about 3-4 min or until tender
- Now add rice, beans chicken stock, water and bring the mixture to a boil
- Cook for about 35-45 min. or until rice is tender. Serve warm to enjoy this easy turkey chili.
Recipe Notes
- You can also use ground beef or ground chicken instead of turkey
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This looks like a simple and delicious meal!! I’m looking forward to making it.
Yes, This is really super easy to make. I hope you will try it soon.
Love a good chili recipe. Especially during cold, rainy winter days!
Yes, and this chili is so comforting in cold nights.
Proper hearty comfort food, this! I love it!
Thank you 🙂
We have been eating healthier all year due to a drastic change in hubby’s diabetes. This looks delicious and I look forward to trying it out!
This tastes delicious too. Give it a try.
This sounds really similar to what I make so I know it’s delicious. We almost always serve rice with our chili but I never thought to actually cook it in with the chili. What a great idea! I learned something new today!
Hello Bridget! I hope you will give it a try.
This sounds incredible! I love chili! Especially on a cold day like today!
I hope you will give it a try 🙂
This sounds great! My husband and I were just talking about adding more brown rice dinners to our menus! Yum!
Brown rice is very nutritious. I always try to incorporate into our dishes.
I am a huge chili fan! Your recipe looks delicious and so filling!
Thank you Cindy!
I love adding rice to my chili recipes. This looks like the perfect meal to eat during the snowstorm that is coming my way!
I am sure you will like this version. Stay safe!
I’m usually adamant about getting whole grains into my family’s diet as well but the organic kind so there’s no GMOs. This looks great!
Thank you Cynthia! 🙂
One pot meals are definitely the best so of course it was love at first sight when I saw this recipe. It looks absolutely scrumptious. I love that you added the brown rice. It really adds a unique flair while providing the body with healthy carbs (especially important in my household these days given the hubby’s intense workouts). Often times I will use quinoa in place of rice. . .so you’ve inspired me to try this in my chili the next time I make it.
Hi Lynn! Adding brown rice to the chili makes it so filling and also provides good carbs and dietary fibers. Thank you for stopping by.
I think my hubby and son would love this!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Give it a try Michelle. I am sure you and you family will love it :).
This chili looks hearty & easy to make. Thanks so much for sharing.
#WAYWOW.
Thank you! 🙂
I’ve never made chili with ground turkey before, but I’m sure going to try it now!
Give it a try. Turkey is a healthy meat and in chili it really tastes delicious.
Oh this sounds so delicious! 🙂
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Thank you Jess!
We do the Daniel Fast and it is hard to find ideas. This recipe will work! Thanks.
You’re welcome!
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This chili looks really healthy and tasty too! Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!
My kind of chili! I always sub in ground turkey for chili and we use only brown rice around here. This sounds so warm and delicious – perfect for curling up with on a chilly night 🙂
Thank you Kathryn! You are right it is quite comforting in winter nights.
This is another great and nutritious recipe of yours. It looks super delicious! If you want to share your posts on Sundays at Fitness & Food Link-Up we would love to have you! Have a great weekend!
Thank you Ilka for stopping by! I would love to join the link-up.
I just yummed this – it looks like an interesting recipe to try!
Thank you Susan!
This looks so good! I love chili, but I never thought about adding rice! DUH! I love a stuffed bell pepper soup too, perhaps I could marry the 2 of these with your recipe? Just add the green bell pepper! Delish! And then top with a bit of cheese and sour cream! Girl, you got me wanting some soup for dinner! Pinned, stumbled and yummed! I’m going to try this! Thanks.
Thank you Nikki. This chili with bell peppers and some cheese sounds interesting. I will also try this twist some day :).
Should the rice be cooked ahead of time?
Hi, you can add raw rice and cook until it is tender.