Name: Butternut Squash Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: PT-489162H44M34S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 sweet onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound ground chicken; 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 small to medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed into ½-inch pieces (about 4 cups); 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Description

Butternut Squash Chicken Chili is a hearty and nutritious twist on classic chili, made with lean ground chicken, sweet butternut squash, beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and warm spices. Comforting yet wholesome, this one-pot meal is high in protein, full of flavor, and perfect for cozy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 sweet onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound ground chicken

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

1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1 cup vegetable broth

1 small to medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed into ½-inch pieces (about 4 cups)

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
Stir in ground chicken and cook until browned.
Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the chicken and vegetables.
Stir in black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, butternut squash, and vegetable broth.
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 40–45 minutes, or until squash is tender and flavors meld.
Serve hot with toppings such as shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, or sour cream.

Notes

Substitute ground turkey or lean beef for chicken.
Add corn, zucchini, or extra veggies for variety.
Use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth for richer flavor.
Adjust spice level by reducing cayenne or adding jalapeños.
Make vegetarian by omitting chicken and adding extra beans or lentils.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 recipe)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 55mg