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Pumpkin Chili with Chicken is deliciously perfect way to welcome fall. Two of the seasons favorites combined to make a delicious dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Even if you aren’t a pumpkin fan, you are going to like this recipe for Pumpkin Chili with Chicken. The recipe uses a can of pumpkin but there really isn’t a strong pumpkin taste. But you still get the nutritional value of the pumpkin anyway! So pumpkin lover or not, give this pumpkin chicken chili a try! It gives a great body to the chili!
Ingredients
- Chicken Stock
- Ground Chicken
- Kidney Beans, red and white
- Pumpkin Puree
- Diced Tomatoes
- Onion
- Green Bell Pepper
- Jalapeño
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Chili Powder, Cumin, and Salt
How To Make Pumpkin Chili
- Heat oil in large pot and add in onion, peppers and garlic. Saute until tender.
- Add in turkey and cooked until browned.
- Add in tomatoes, pumpkin, chicken brown, chili powder, cumin, salt. Bring to a boil
- Reduce heat and add in beans.
- Cover and simmer, stir occasionally for 30 minutes or more.
Tips
- You can substitute ground turkey or ground beef in this recipe.
- White kidney beans are also known as cannellini beans. If you can’t find white kidney beans, just use two cans of red kidney beans.
- If you are serving this at a party, use a slow cooker to keep it warm, it works perfectly.Â
Now all that is left is to enjoy a delicious and hearty bowl of pumpkin chili. It is perfect for any fall evening.
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Pumpkin Chili with Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno seeded and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 lb. ground chicken turkey, or beef
- 2 cans 15 oz. diced tomatoes with liquid
- 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 2 C chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can kidney beans drained, rinsed
- 1 can white kidney beans drained, rinsed
Instructions
- Heat oil in large pot and add in onion, peppers and garlic. Saute until tender.
- Add in turkey and cooked until browned.
- Add in tomatoes, pumpkin, chicken brown, chili powder, cumin, salt. Bring to a boil
- Reduce heat and add in beans.
- Cover and simmer, stir occasionally for 30 minutes or more.
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Elizabeth says
Delicious flavors . Will make again!!