Description

This easy pumpkin chicken chili combines tender chicken, creamy pumpkin, and warm spices for a cozy fall meal. Ready in about an hour, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 bell pepper, diced

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée

2 cups chicken broth

1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels

2 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, pepitas

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat

2. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté 5 minutes until softened

3. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds

4. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper and cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink

5. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika and stir 1 minute

6. Add pumpkin purée, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth and bring to a simmer

7. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally

8. Stir in beans and corn and cook 10 more minutes

9. Adjust seasoning and stir in lime juice

10. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stewing
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 750
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 8
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 70

Keywords: easy pumpkin chicken chili, pumpkin chicken chili, chicken pumpkin chili, fall chili, cozy chili, healthy chili