Description
This hearty Chicken Chili with Pumpkin is a perfect autumn dish, combining tender ground chicken, vibrant pumpkin, and a medley of spices for a comforting and flavorful meal. Serve it hot with your favorite toppings for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ small pumpkin (like Hokkaido pumpkin/red kuri squash), seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chipotle pepper flakes, to taste (for a spicy kick)
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz/400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz/390 g) white beans, drained
- ½ cup cream (20% fat)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the pumpkin into bite-sized cubes. Finely chop the onion, celery, and carrots. Mince the garlic.
- Cook the Pumpkin: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, butter, and pumpkin cubes. Cook for about 5 minutes until the pumpkin starts to brown and soften.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the minced garlic, chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for about 3 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant.
- Season: Add salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, chipotle pepper flakes, and ground cumin.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the ground chicken, breaking it up into small pieces. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Simmer the Chili: Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and drained white beans. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Add Cream: Stir in the cream and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by modifying the chipotle pepper flakes.
- This chili freezes well; store it in airtight containers for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg