
Easy Turkey Chili Recipe
Turkey Chili packs 29g protein into just 171 calories per serving—one of the leanest, highest-protein density meals available for cutting phases. Eight servings come together on the stovetop, giving you days of prepared meals that hit aggressive protein targets without calorie creep. Essential for lifters in a deficit who need volume without the calories.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(907g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Garlic
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •2 teaspoons sea salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Chili powder(45g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(720g)
- •Cheddar Cheese
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Avocado
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1–2 minutes.
- 2Add the ground turkey, onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, and fresh garlic to the pot. Cook for 7–8 minutes over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is no longer pink and the vegetables begin to soften.
- 3Stir in the garlic powder, chili powder, and ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute over medium-high heat until fragrant.
- 4Add the kidney beans, black beans, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chili thickens and flavors meld together.
- 5Divide the chili evenly into 8 airtight containers while hot.
- 6Cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- 7When ready to serve, reheat a portion in a bowl or pot over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
- 8Top each serving with shredded sharp cheddar, sliced green onions, and fresh avocado slices.
Nutrition — Per Serving
171
calories
29g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 339 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.1g
8 servings per batch · ~213g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Turkey Chili Recipe have per serving?
Each serving contains 29g of protein with just 171 calories, 5g fat, and 4g carbs. This is one of the leanest, highest-protein recipes in the PrepForge library by caloric efficiency.
How long does Easy Turkey Chili Recipe take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 8 servings from a single stovetop batch, meaning you have almost two weeks of lunches or dinners prepared with minimal active time.
Is Easy Turkey Chili Recipe good for fat loss?
At 171 calories and 29g protein per serving with only 5g fat, this recipe is purpose-built for fat loss and cutting phases. The extreme caloric leanness combined with high protein makes it ideal for maximizing satiety while maintaining a deficit.
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