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Turkey and Sausage White Chili

Turkey and Sausage White Chili has it all, the meat, beans, heat, and spice. It’s a great alternative to the traditional tomato-based chilis. Chicken is a great substitute for turkey. This recipe can be made on the Stovetop, Instant Pot, or Slow Cooker. You'll want to make this chili again and again!!! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Instant Pot, Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Louise Rio

Ingredients

Stove Top:

  • 2 cups cooked turkey breast or chicken breast, coarsely chopped
  • 2 small onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 poblano peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 oz mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans Navy Beans, drained
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package of white chicken chili seasoning or 1 teaspoon of each cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano leaves
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup aged shredded white Cheddar

Instructions

Stove Top Method:

  • Chop turkey, onions, and peppers. Drain beans. Preheat large stockpot on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Heat oil in the pot, then add peppers, onions, and ½ teaspoon salt; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Remove casing from sausage and add sausage to pot.; cook 5-6 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until sausage is brown and not pink.
  • Stir in white chicken chili seasoning, black pepper, beans, and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in turkey and milk; cook 2-3 minutes. Top with cheese and serve.

Instant Pot Method: Use raw turkey or chicken 

    Preparation Time: 25 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

    • Set Instant Pot to the Sauté setting and preheat 2–3 minutes. Pour oil inside, then add raw turkey; cook 4 minutes, turning occasionally, or until browned. Remove turkey from instant pot.
    • Place sausage inside and cook 5–6 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until brown and no pink remains. Add seasoning, onions, peppers, beans, and stock; stir to combine. Nestle turkey into sausage mixture, then lock lid into place. Set Instant Pot to the Meat/Stew setting; cook 45 minutes until turkey is pull-apart tender (165°F).

    Slow Cooker Method: Use raw turkey or chicken

      Preparation time: 25 minutes, Total time: 4 hours, 25 minutes

      • Preheat a large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Pour oil in pan, then add raw turkey; cook 4 minutes, turning occasionally, or until browned. Remove turkey or chicken from pan. Reduce pan heat to medium, then add sausage; cook 5–6 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until browned and no pink remains.
      • Place in slow cooker: sausage, seasoning, onions, peppers, beans, and stock; stir to combine. Nestle turkey into sausage mixture, then cover with lid. Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours (or LOW for 6–7 hours) until turkey is pull-apart tender (165°F). Remove turkey and shred with two forks, then return to chili. Stir in milk; simmer 2–3 minutes to blend flavors. Top with cheese; serve.
      • Remove turkey and shred with two forks, then return to chili. Stir in milk; simmer 2–3 minutes to blend flavors. Top with cheese; serve.

      Notes

      • If using chicken: rotisserie chicken is a fast and easy option.
      • This soup is great for leftover turkey!
      • For less spicy Chili, add only one poblano pepper or omit the pepper.