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Saucy Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

"Saucy Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili is the perfect healthy and hearty family meal or even the best make-ahead lunch! This is a delicious, filling chili. Serve topped with sour cream and tortilla chips!"
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • ½ cup of chicken broth
  • 1 pound butternut squash - peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can white hominy, drained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes, then add the turkey, and stir until crumbly and no longer pink.
  • Add the butternut squash, chicken broth, green chilies, tomatoes, kidney beans, hominy, and tomato sauce; season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
Keyword Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili, Saucy Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili