Description
A warm and hearty Turkey & Pumpkin Chili Casserole perfect for fall, combining lean turkey, pumpkin puree, and a blend of spices for a comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the chili mixture to a casserole dish and top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Turkey, Pumpkin, Chili, Casserole, Fall Recipe