Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili

Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili is a gluten-free American classic that combines tender ground turkey, sweet butternut squash, and hearty beans for a satisfying meal. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings and can be topped with sour cream and crunchy tortilla chips for an extra layer of flavor and texture.

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Recipe Collection: Dinner

Overview

This Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines ground turkey, butternut squash, and beans. It's perfect for a cozy meal and can be topped with sour cream and tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.

Diet Type

Gluten-Free

Allergies

None

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 2 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Pound ground turkey breast
• 1 Pound butternut squash, peeled
• 0.5 Cups chicken broth
• 1 4.5 Ounces can green chilies, minced
• 2 14.5 Ounces cans petite diced tomatoes
• 1 15 Ounces can kidney beans
• 1 15.5 Ounces can white hominy, drained
• 1 8 Ounces can tomato sauce
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon cumin, ground
• 1 Teaspoon garlic salt

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced onion and minced garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the ground turkey and cook until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add the butternut squash, chicken broth, green chilies, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, hominy, and tomato sauce.
4. Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
6. Serve hot, optionally garnished with sour cream and tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Turkey and Butternut Squash Chili!