Panera Bread Chili Recipes You Must Try

Hey fam! Today, we’re diving into a warm bowl of comfort with this copycat Panera Turkey Chili recipe. You know how we get down - when the weather gets chilly, it’s time to cook up some good eats that hit the soul just right. Let’s get to it!

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped (any color you like)
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Toss in that ground turkey and cook until it’s no longer pink.
Once the turkey is cooked, add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until everything’s nice and soft.
Next, add in those kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, and corn. Stir it all together.
Now, sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix it well and let the flavors get to know each other.
Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover it and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you can let it bubble and mingle.
Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you like it spicier, throw in some hot sauce or some diced jalapeños.
Serve it up in bowls, sprinkle with chopped cilantro or green onions on top, and enjoy!

This Panera Turkey Chili is perfect for those cozy nights in or when you’re sharing love with family and friends. It’s hearty, spicy, and bursting with flavor – a real treat that’ll warm your heart and fill you up! Grab your bowls and let’s dig in!