Sheet Pan Turkey Chili with Cornbread "Dumplings"

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A different way to prepare chili and cornbread! This is a bit on the spicier side, so go easy on the chili powder and jalapeños for a milder version. This really fills up the sheet pan to the top, but don't worry, it will fit! If you're worried about spills, place aluminum foil on the oven rack before baking.

Submitted by Kim
Updated on October 26, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Turkey Chili:

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

  • 1 celery stalk, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can no-salt added dark kidney beans, undrained

  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • 4 tablespoons sliced jarred jalapeños

  • 1 tablespoon molasses

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Cornbread "Dumplings":

  • 1 ¼ cups cornmeal

  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour

  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup milk

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 3 tablespoons honey

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12x17-inch sheet pan.

  2. Crumble ground turkey and place onto one half of the sheet pan. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery on the other half of the sheet pan. Drizzle both with oil, and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once, until meat is cooked through and vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, place diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken broth, tomato paste, corn, jalapeños, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir until well combined. Carefully pour mixture over the turkey and vegetables, and gently stir to combine.

  5. Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until combined. Add milk, oil, honey, and egg, whisking until combined. Place about 8 dollops of the batter over the top of the chili. Sprinkle each "dumpling" with Cheddar cheese.

  6. Carefully return sheet pan to the hot oven, and bake until chili is bubbling and cornbread is browned on top, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with sliced green onions just before serving.

Cook’s Note

I like to use whole wheat flour in the cornbread just for a bit more nutrition — but you can use all-purpose if you prefer that instead.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

524 Calories
21g Fat
61g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 524
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 998mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 43mg 47%
Calcium 390mg 30%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 818mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.