Turkey Chili with Squash

Prep 50 min
Total 50 min
Servings 6

Craving a hearty, meaty chili that’ll feed the whole family while keeping calories in check? This one-pot recipe ticks all the boxes! With the extra-lean turkey, poblano chiles and winter squash, this chili has some “super” ingredients, which meld perfectly with the warming chili spices, tomatoes and beans—Texas chili purists, this isn’t what you’d call traditional, but we bet you’ll still love it! Even better, using extra-lean turkey means you can skip the step of draining your pan after browning the meat, streamlining your cooking for a meal that’s done in under an hour.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated November 1, 2018

Make with

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

2

teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1

lb ground turkey (at least 93% lean)
1

cup chopped onions
1

medium poblano chile, seeded and chopped
1

teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3

tablespoons chili powder
1

teaspoon ground cumin
3/4

teaspoon salt
2

cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3

cups cubed butternut squash
1

can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained

Steps

1

In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey, onions and chile in oil 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt; cook about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add broth, squash, beans and tomatoes. Increase heat to high; heat to boiling. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender.

Serve with light sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Want a little more spice? Serve with your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/3 Cups

Calories: 290
Calories from Fat: 80

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 9g; 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 10% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 55mg; 19%
Sodium: 960mg; 40%
Potassium: 660mg; 19%
Total Carbohydrate: 30g; 10%
Dietary Fiber 8g 33% Sugars 7g
Protein: 22g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 160%; 160%
Vitamin C: 25%; 25%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 25%; 25%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;