Change up your regular chili this week by making this delicious White Chili with turkey, corn and white beans! Go spicy or make it mild. Either way, you will fall in love!
Original recipe: October 2012 | Updated: December 2020
Why This Recipe Works
This is the time of year when chili seems the tastiest, am I right? Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all fair game for winter chili. I have my favorite recipe and if you’ve been around here a while, you know which one that is. Every once in a while, I like to change up my chili recipe. This White Chili is a delicious option!
I used to make this recipe super spicy, but these days I find it more enjoyable when it’s just slightly spicy. Feel free to make it totally mild, if that’s your thing.
How To Make White Chili
Step 1
Place the turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until browned.
Step 2
Add the chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno peppers (if using). Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Add the chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well. Remove from heat.
Transfer the turkey mixture to a slow cooker. Add cannellini beans, butter beans, corn and chicken broth.
Cook on low heat for 6 hours. Serve warm, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Recipe Notes
- To boost flavor in this recipe, replace ground turkey with pork.
- If unable to find butter beans, use another can of cannellini beans.
- Delicious topping options: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, saltine crackers or pickled jalapeno peppers.
- Omit jalapeno peppers and cayenne pepper for a mild dinner.
What To Serve With White Chili
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Can I Make This Recipe On The Stove Top
Yes! Instead of transferring turkey mixture to a slow cooker, add to a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
What To Do With Chili Leftovers
If you have leftovers (and it’s very possible that you will because this makes a large batch), please check out these delicious recipes to help use them up:
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How To Freeze Chili
If you have delicious chili leftovers on your hands, you might want to know the best ways to preserve it. Read on for all the information you’ll need about how to freeze chili.
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Appetizer Ideas
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How To Thicken Chili
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Substitute For Beans
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White Chili Recipe
Equipment
- Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 jalapeno peppers finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cans cannellini beans rinsed
- 1 can large butter beans rinsed
- 2 cans corn drained
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Place the turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until browned. Drain grease.
- Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic and jalapeno peppers (if using). Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cayenne pepper (if using), oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer turkey mixture to a crock pot. Add cannellini beans, butter beans, corn and chicken broth. Cook on low heat for 6 hours. Serve warm, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Notes
- To boost flavor in this recipe, replace ground turkey with pork.
- If unable to find butter beans, use another can of cannellini beans.
- Delicious topping options: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, saltine crackers or pickled jalapeno peppers.
- Omit jalapeno peppers and cayenne pepper for a mild dinner.
Can I leave this on high for 4 hours
Hi Jessica, you can heat it on high in your slow cooker. You can keep an eye on it around the 3 hour mark and lower the heat if need be. Thank you for your question!
Quick question…do you drain the beans or put them in with the juices?
Hi Barbara, great question. I always drain/rinse my beans because they come in a solution that’s not tasty. I have updated the recipe card to notate this!
Just a quick note that I'm back here making this AGAIN. It makes a big batch so extra goes into single serving size containers and put in the freezer. Makes for easy lunches in the future.
How many calories per serving does this contain? Does anyone know?
Everything is prepped and ready for the crockpot in the morning. Lotsa spice! Hope I'm ready for it.
Yum! I love the ingredients in this dish. Cheers!
Keep your zombies…give me the chili. Give me ALL the chili!!!
Hi Olga! I was behind in putting pin-it buttons on my posts. Done now! Thanks for reminding me. 🙂
Megan
Yum! This looks wonderful!
This spicy white turkey chili sounds perfect on these cool fall days!
This sounds fantastic!
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Wait… the Walking Dead was tonight? NOO! Anyway… totally into this Chili! It looks so light and hearty at the same time, I just want a really big spoon!