Easy High-Protein Instant Pot Turkey Chili

Your warm bowl of chili awaits! This Easy Instant Pot Turkey Chili Recipe is a hearty mix of ground turkey, beans, veggies and flavorful spices. Fast, easy and makes amazing leftovers, this chili recipe is a family favorite.

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Easy Instant Pot Turkey Chili

Chicken gets all the love and we tend to forget about chicken’s favorite cousin. Turkey! Turkey stir fry, turkey sweet potato hash and turkey gravy and biscuits are some yummy examples of why turkey is more than just a Thanksgiving food.

This turkey chili recipe is my newest turkey showcase. This hearty meal is made with ground turkey, beans, veggies, and a touch of fat-free half-and-half to make it soft and creamy. Totally customizable, it’s a great recipe to bring to parties and the instant pot makes this healthy chili recipe the perfect meal for busy families. Grab your spoon and the biggest bowl you can find, you’re going to want it!

We’re no strangers to chili around here. Try my white bean chicken chili, chili cheese enchiladas, chili Mac and cheese and black bean chicken chili. Or check out my list of high protein soups and chilis to warm you up.

Why cook chili in the instant pot?

I have lots of kitchen gadgets but one of my most favorite is my instant pot. I have the Instant Pot 6qt Duo Pressure Cooker and use it for this delicious chili because it’s just SO EASY. It gives the instant pot turkey chili that slow simmered flavor in a fraction of the time. All you do is sauté a few ingredients in the pot, toss in the rest of the ingredients, close the lid and go about your merry way. Some of our other family favorites in the Instant Pot are Instant Pot Carnitas, Macro Friendly Chili and Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti.

How to make this turkey chili without an instant pot

STOVETOP: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven brown the turkey and season with seasonings. Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 30-40 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Remove the lid and add the arrowroot/half-and-half blend and stir to combine. Simmer until the chili has thickened and reached your desired consistency.

CROCKPOT: Pre-cook the turkey on the stove and season with seasonings. Add to the crockpot. Add all the remaining ingredients, stir and cover with the lid. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. 30 minutes prior to serving remove the lid and add the arrowroot/half-and-half blend and stir to combine. Let the chili continue to cook on the LOW setting for the remaining 30 minutes, or until it has thickened to a creamy consistency.

Make it your own

The instant pot turkey chili is one of my favorite recipes because it is totally customizable. Sub out the ground turkey for ground beef or chicken. I used Great Northern beans because I love white beans, but feel free to omit or add red kidney beans, black beans or pinto beans. For the tomatoes, I used a can of Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilis for their flavor but any can of diced tomatoes is fine. For a little spice, I suggest adding 1 de-seeded jalapeño. Make it yours!

Is this recipe dairy and gluten-free?

The instant pot turkey chili is naturally gluten-free. To make dairy-free, simply omit the half-and-half or add full-fat coconut milk in it’s place to make it creamy. 

Ingredients:

These are the main ingredients Instant Pot Turkey Chili. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions.

How to make Instant Pot Turkey Chili

Step 1: brown the turkey

Turn on the Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add the olive oil, ground turkey, onion, and garlic (image 1).

Cook, breaking up the turkey with a spoon, until the turkey is browned and the onion is softened (image 2).

Step 2: add seasonings and mix ins

Add the cumin, oregano, salt and pepper and mix evenly into the turkey to coat (image 3).

Add the beans, rotel, green chilies, chicken broth and corn. Stir until well combined (image 4).

Step 3: pressure cook

Close the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Select Manual or Pressure Cook and set the timer for 15 minutes. When the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.

Step 5: make it creamy!

Open the lid and turn the Instant Pot back to the sauté mode. In a small bowl, whisk together the half and half and arrowroot powder. Stir the mixture into the chili (image 5). Cook the chili for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly, until it thickens to a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.

Chili Toppings

My favorite way to serve this healthy turkey chili recipe is with a topping buffet. Believe me when I say, that the possibilities are limitless. Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, red onion, Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime wedges, tortilla chips and jalapeño slices are all amazing options.

Serving size and storing notes!

Chili gets better the next day as the flavors blend together. Keep any leftover turkey chili in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Re-heat over the stove on medium-low heat or the microwave. You can freeze the chili in freezer-safe containers and use it within 3 months.

The serving size for this chili is approximately 323 grams per serving. As always it is best to weigh your final dish and divide by the number of servings to ensure you have the most accurate serving size. 

Check out some of our other healthy recipes!

• Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
• Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo
• Instant Pot Fried Rice
• Instant Pot Chicken Stroganoff

Instant Pot Turkey Chili

Danielle Lima

Your warm bowl of chili awaits! This Easy Instant Pot Turkey Chili Recipe is a hearty mix of ground turkey, beans, veggies and flavorful spices. Fast, easy and makes amazing leftovers, this chili recipe is a family favorite.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 254 kcal

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Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 lbs. lean ground turkey 99/1%
• ▢ 1 tsp. olive oil
• ▢ 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 2 cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 15.5 oz. each
• ▢ 1 can chopped green chilis 4 oz.
• ▢ 1 can Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies 10 oz.
• ▢ 2 tsp. ground cumin
• ▢ 1 tsp. dried oregeno
• ▢ 1 tsp. salt
• ▢ fresh cracked pepper
• ▢ 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ▢ 1 cup corn (frozen, fresh, or canned) 70g
• ▢ 1/2 cup fat-free half and half 105g
• ▢ 2 Tbsp. arrowroot powder cornstarch is fine too

Optional Toppings

• ▢ shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ chopped fresh chives
• ▢ diced avocado
• ▢ Greek yogurt or sour cream
• ▢ lime wedges
• ▢ hot sauce
• ▢ sliced jalapeño
• ▢ tortilla chips

Instructions

 

• Turn on the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add the olive oil, ground turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a spoon, until the turkey is browned and the onion is softened.
• Add the cumin, oregano, salt and pepper and mix evenly into the turkey to coat. Add the beans, rotel, green chilies, chicken broth amd corn. Stir until well combined.
• Close the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Select Manual or Pressure Cook and set the timer for 15 minutes.
• When the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure. Open the lid and turn the Instant Pot back to the sauté mode.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the half and half and arrowroot powder. Stir the mixture into the chili. Cook the chili for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly, until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

• Nutrition facts are always an estimate and will change with substitutions.
• Substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef.
• Use any desired beans.
• Add spices to taste.
• Add 1 de-seeded jalapeño for added heat. 

Nutrition

Serving: 323gCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 33gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 872mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g

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