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Turkey Chili Nachos

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Use Carroll Shelby’s Chicken Chili Seasoning to make a delicious white chili with ground turkey and flavorful chopped pancetta (or ham). The zesty topping makes this Turkey Chili a special meal any day of the week.

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Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
65 minutes
Yield
4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 ounces pancetta (or ham), cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil + extra as needed
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Carroll Shelby's Chicken Chili Seasoning

Topping:

  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 lemons, zested

Directions

  1. Make the chili: Cook the turkey in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring, about 10 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove and drain the turkey; set aside. Wipe out the pot.
  2. Cook and stir the pancetta in the same pot over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes, adding oil if needed, until browned and crispy. Remove, drain and set aside on paper towels.
  3. Add the onions, garlic and salt to the pot; cook and stir about 5 minutes, until softened.
  4. Return the turkey and pancetta to the pot. Add the broth and chili seasoning packet. (Reserve the masa and cayenne packets for another use). Cover, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer 15 more minutes, until slightly thickened.
  5. Make the topping: Stir together the parsley, garlic and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  6. Ladle chili into bowls, spoon on the topping and serve.