Winner, Winner!! Chicken dinner....but technically its turkey chili...

Ok...confession...this was the first meal I learned how to cook as a married woman. Yes, before that I could get food on the table...chinese, pizza, chicken fingers...LOL! But once I became I wife, I felt that it was only right that I start making actual healthy dinners. 

I was told that a chili was the place to start. It's easy. You can basically put anything you want in it. And it's really hard to mess up. So, I googled it and decided to go with a turkey chili recipe that was actually created for kids! I thought, this should be easy enough. And I was right! Six years later, I have pretty much perfected it, and tend to make it a bit different each time.

For me, the trick it to cook it off, on low, for at LEAST an hour. I like my chili thick, and this is the BEST way to do it. The longer it simmers, the stronger the flavors become and the tastier it is! 

I used to accompany this delicious dish with regular ole rice, but now that I have found cauliflower rice, well it's a whole new ballgame!! I will be uploading that recipe soon, or if you would like to try it sooner,  you can check out my Instagram: MissKateFit or search #KateEatsClean to find out how it's done. 

Serves 4:


Ingredients:
1 TBSP Extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 package of JENNIE-O Lean (or Extra Lean) ground turkey
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp mild chili powder
1 can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can of no salt added diced tomatoes
1/2 cup salsa (your favorite brand)
No salt added organic chicken stock
Salt
Pepper

1) Heat the oil to a dutch oven, or large pan, over medium/high heat. 
2) Add the onions and the peppers. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
3) Add garlic and cook until fragrant. (About 1 minute)
4) Add in the turkey and break up. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper, as well as the cumin and chili powder. Let brown for about 8 minutes, occasionally breaking it up as it cooks.
5) Once browned, add in beans, tomatoes, salsa and cover with the chicken stock.
6) Bring to a simmer, and cook off until desired thickness.

Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, corn chips, avocado, corn or alone. Enjoy!!