Description
Chicken Chili with Pumpkin is the ultimate autumn comfort food, offering a hearty blend of tender chicken, creamy pumpkin, and vibrant spices. This delightful dish warms your soul and fills your home with a cozy aroma that invites family and friends to gather around. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s easy to prepare and adaptable for various dietary preferences, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion and bell peppers; mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the onion, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until softened (around 3 minutes).
- Add cumin and chili powder; mix well to coat all ingredients.
- Pour in pumpkin puree and chicken broth; stir to combine. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Autumn Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg