How long does it take to make Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers?

About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 521.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 31 ingredients and 8 steps.

Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers

Name: Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 tsp Baking Powder; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 stalk Celery; 2 tsp Chili Powder; 1 lb Cooked Turkey; 1 cup Corn; 1.25 cups Cornmeal; 4 tbsp Diced Jalapeño Peppers; 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes; 1.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 whole Eggs; 4 whole Garlic; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 2 whole Green Onion; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 3 tbsp Honey; 15.5 oz Kidney Beans; 1 cup Milk; 1 tbsp Molasses; 1 whole Onion; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper; 1 tsp Paprika; 1.5 cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 6 oz Tomato Paste; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 0.75 cup Whole Wheat Flour

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽American Mexican High-Protein 💪Halal 🕌

Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers delivers cozy chili heat balanced by mellow sweetness from baked cornbread mounds. Juicy turkey, peppers, and beans simmer with warm spices, while golden, cheddar-flecked “dumplings” soak up the sauce. It’s a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner or game-day favorite that serves beautifully straight from the pan.

Prep30 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

52 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 50 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 27 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 91 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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37
Heart Health: 81
Metabolic: 55
Digestive: 32
Inflammatory: 51
Performance: 53
General Wellness

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and grease a 12x17-inch sheet pan.
2

Crumble the ground turkey onto one half of the prepared sheet pan, and place the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic on the other half. Drizzle the turkey and vegetables with oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
3

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once, until the turkey is cooked through and the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.
4

Meanwhile, combine the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, corn, tomato paste, jalapeños, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl and stir well. Carefully pour the kidney bean mixture over the turkey and vegetables, then gently stir to combine.
5

Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl until combined, then whisk in the milk, oil, honey, and egg until combined. Place about 8 dollops of batter over the top of the chili and sprinkle the batter mounds with Cheddar cheese.
6

Continue baking until the chili is bubbling and the cornbread is browned on top, 30 to 35 minutes.
7

Cool for 10 minutes.
8

Sprinkle with green onions just before serving.

Servings

Ingredients

Baking Powder 4 tsp
Black Pepper 0.5 tsp
Celery, Chopped 1 stalk
Chili Powder 2 tsp
Cooked Turkey, Ground 1 lb
Corn, Frozen 1 cup
Cornmeal 1.25 cups
Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Sliced 4 tbsp
Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz
Dried Oregano 1.5 tsp
Eggs 1 whole
Garlic, Chopped 4 whole
Garlic Powder 1 tsp
Green Onion, Sliced 2 whole
Ground Cumin 1 tsp
Honey 3 tbsp
Kidney Beans, Drained 15.5 oz
Milk 1 cup
Molasses 1 tbsp
Onion, Chopped 1 whole
Onion Powder 1 tsp
Orange Bell Pepper, Chopped 1 whole
Paprika 1 tsp
Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth 1.5 cups
Salt 0.5 tsp
Salt & Pepper 1 dash
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1 cup
Tomato Paste 6 oz
Vegetable Oil 2 tbsp
Whole Wheat Flour 0.75 cup
Worcestershire Sauce 1 tbsp

About This Recipe

Sheet Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers is made with 31 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Celery, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 521.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers made of?: The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Celery, Chili Powder, Cooked Turkey. The full list of 31 is above.
How long does it take to make Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers?: About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 521.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 31 ingredients and 8 steps.
Is Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers healthy?: Sheet-Pan Turkey Chili with Cheesy Cornbread Toppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 521.85 calories and 28.81 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 616.01 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.49 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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