Ground Turkey and White Bean Chili Bake
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly flavorful, this Ground Turkey and White Bean Chili Bake is the ultimate one-dish meal that combines hearty chili and golden cornbread in a single baking dish. Lean ground turkey, creamy white beans, and a savory mix of diced tomatoes and warm spices form the base of this rich chili, which is then topped with a cheesy cornbread layer for the perfect combination of textures and flavors. With a touch of smoky paprika and a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses melted into every bite, this bake is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Ready in just under an hour, it makes an ideal weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for casual gatherings. Serve it straight from the oven with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a pop of color and freshness! Keywords: ground turkey chili bake, white bean chili, chili cornbread casserole, one-dish meals, easy comfort food recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 15-ounce cans canned white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 8.5-ounce box cornbread mix
- 0.33 cup milk (for cornbread preparation)
- 1 large egg (for cornbread preparation)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the white beans, diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato paste, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Pour the turkey chili mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
In a medium bowl, combine the cornbread mix with the milk and egg, following the package directions. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.
Spread the cornbread batter evenly over the turkey chili mixture in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the cornbread batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Let the chili bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1072 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 664 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
