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Chicken Chili with Pumpkin Recipe

Chicken Chili with Pumpkin Recipe
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A delicious and hearty Chicken Chili with Pumpkin recipe that combines the warmth of traditional chili with the seasonal twist of pumpkin. Perfect for cozy nights in or fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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For the Chili:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 small pumpkin with skin, seeded (like hokkaido pumpkin/red kuri squash)
  • 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
  • Chipotle pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14 oz/400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz/390 g) white beans drained
  • 1/2 cup cream (20% fat)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Cut the pumpkin, chop the onion, celery, carrots, and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook the Vegetables: In a pot, cook the pumpkin until browned, then add garlic, onion, celery, and carrots until fragrant.
  3. Season and Add Chicken: Stir in salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, chipotle pepper, cumin. Add ground chicken, cook until browned.
  4. Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, white beans. Simmer covered for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Finish and Serve: Stir in cream, adjust salt, and serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chipotle pepper flakes.
  • This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

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