High-Protein Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili (Meal Prep + Gut-Friendly Comfort Food)

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If you’re looking for a high-protein chili recipe that actually keeps you full, supports muscle recovery, and tastes incredible—this is it. I thought I would only eat this in the fall, but it genuinely tastes good in every season!

This turkey and sweet potato chili is built differently. Instead of just throwing everything into a pot, this method layers flavor and texture so every bite is the perfect bite.

It’s ideal for:

• High-protein meal prep

• Fat loss phases (keeps you full longer)

• Hormone-supportive, whole-food nutrition

• Busy weeks when you need ready-to-go meals

Why This Is One of the Best High-Protein Chili Recipes

• ~30–40g protein per serving

• Loaded with fiber for digestion + satiety

• Made with bone broth for gut + joint support

• Balanced carbs from sweet potatoes (steady energy)

• Freezer-friendly and perfect for batch cooking

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Ingredients (Full Batch – ~16 Servings)

• 4 lbs 98% lean ground turkey

• 4 cans beans (cannellini + red kidney beans), rinsed & drained

• 10 cups chicken or beef bone broth (I use these packets and add water)

• 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & diced

• 2-3 large zucchini, diced (I like a lot of veg)

• 3 cans tomato paste

Seasonings

• 2 tablespoons salt

• 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper

• 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder

• 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder

• 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1 ½ tablespoons cumin

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (divided, plus more to taste)

Instructions (Flavor-Building Method)

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Step 1: Build the Chili Base

In a large pot (very large for this batch), add:

• Bone broth

• All seasonings

• 2 cans of tomato paste

Turn heat to medium and stir until combined.

Step 2: Cook the Sweet Potatoes in Broth

Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small, bite-sized pieces. Add them directly into the pot.

Let them simmer for about 30 minutes, or until they begin to soften.

Step 3: Prep the Zucchini

While the sweet potatoes cook, dice the zucchini into quarter chunks (similar size to the potatoes) and set aside.

Step 4: Cook the Turkey Separately

In a sauté pan:

• Add ground turkey

• Add ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Cook until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Then add the remaining can of tomato paste and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Step 5: Add Beans and Zucchini

Once sweet potatoes are softened:

• Add zucchini

• Add rinsed and drained beans

Simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 6: Combine Everything

Add the cooked turkey mixture into the large pot.

Simmer for another 15 minutes so all flavors combine.

Step 7: Final Taste Test

Adjust salt, spice, or Cajun seasoning to taste.

4-Serving Version (Scaled Down)

Perfect if you don’t want a huge batch.

Ingredients (4 Servings)

• 1 lb 98% lean ground turkey

• 1 can beans, rinsed & drained

• 3 cups bone broth

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced

• 1 large zucchini, diced

• 1 can tomato paste (use ½ for broth, ¼ for turkey)

Seasonings

• ½ tablespoons salt

• ½ teaspoons black pepper

• ½ tablespoons garlic powder

• ½ tablespoons onion powder

• ½ tablespoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• ½ tablespoons cumin

• 1 teaspoon honey

• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (divided, plus more to taste)

Follow the same cooking steps as above.

Serving Ideas

• Avocado slices

• Slice of sourdough bread

• Greek yogurt or sour cream

• Fresh cilantro

• Shredded cheese

• Siete tortilla chips

  
  

Meal Prep + Storage

• Servings: ~16 (full batch) or 4 (quarter batch)

• Fridge: up to 7 days

• Freezer: up to 3 months

This is one of the best high-protein meal prep recipes because it reheats perfectly and actually tastes better the next day.

Estimated Macros (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~350–450

• Protein: ~30–40g

• Carbs: ~35–45g

• Fat: ~8–12g