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Chicken Chili with Pumpkin

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A hearty and flavorful chicken chili featuring pumpkin, perfect for cozy meals.

Ingredients

Vegetables and aromatics

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ small pumpkin pumpkin (with skin, seeded) (like hokkaido pumpkin or red kuri squash)
  • 1 onion onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 carrots carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks celery stalks (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper black pepper
  • chipotle pepper flakes chipotle pepper flakes

Main protein

  • 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 vegetables: chop pumpkin, onion, celery, carrots, and mince garlic.
  • Cook pumpkin in oil and butter until browned, then add garlic, onion, celery, and carrots; cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in herbs, spices, and ground chicken; cook until browned.
  • Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and white beans; bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Stir in cream, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

Enjoy with your favorite toppings or a side of bread.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chili, pumpkin