Creamy White Turkey Chili
This Creamy White Turkey Chili delivers 55g protein and 598 calories per serving — a substantial soup option that covers serious protein targets. Quick stovetop preparation yields 6 servings, making it efficient for batch cooking when time is tight. Built for lifters who want warm, filling meals that don't derail macro tracking.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- •JalapeñO Pepper(57g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(30g)
- •Cumin, Ground(15g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(907g)
- •Beans, Cannellini, Canned, Drained(1276g)
- •Half and half cream(180g)
- •Cornstarch(45g)
- •1 pinch salt ( to taste)
- •1 pinch pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2Pour in the chicken stock and add the chopped jalapeños, fresh cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
- 3Stir in the shredded turkey (or chicken) and white beans. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to warm through. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with ¼ cup of half and half, then slowly stir it into the pot. Add the remaining cream and mix until the chili thickens slightly.
- 4Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust spice levels as needed. Ladle the chili into bowls and serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, or sour cream if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
598
calories
55g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 69g
- Saturated fat
- 3.9g
- Sodium
- 833 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 12.0g
6 servings per batch · ~464g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy White Turkey Chili have per serving?
Each serving provides 55g of protein and 598 calories with 13g fat and 69g carbs. The high protein relative to fat makes this a lean option that prioritizes protein density over caloric concentration.
How long does Creamy White Turkey Chili take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop batches 6 servings at once, offering strong meal-prep efficiency for covering multiple days of dinners or lunches. The soup format reduces active cooking time compared to solid-food recipes.
Is Creamy White Turkey Chili good for muscle gain?
At 55g protein and 598 calories per serving with predominantly carbohydrate-based calories, this recipe supports muscle gain phases on moderate-calorie surplus days. The carbohydrate content fuels training while the lean protein supports muscle recovery.
