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Butternut Squash Chicken Chili

Sara
This Butternut Squash Chicken Chili is hearty, healthy and has an incredible amount of flavor! It also makes for a great meal prep for the week!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 477 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbs EVOO
  • 1 Sweet Onion diced
  • 1 Red Pepper diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 lb 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 cubed into 1/2 inch pieces approximately 4 cups
  • 3 Tbs Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbs Cumin
  • 1 tsp Cayenne
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a 6 quart Dutch Oven add EVOO and heat over med/high heat
  • When oil starts to shimmer add Onion, Pepper and Garlic
  • Saute 2-3 minutes
  • Add in Chicken and cook until browned
  • Add in Chili Powder, Cumin, Cayenne, Oregano, Salt, Pepper and mix together
  • Add Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Tomatoes, Butternut Squash and Broth
  • Bring to a simmer and cook 40-45 minutes or until Butternut Squash is softened
  • Serve with your favorite toppings or eat as is
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If chili looks too thick to you feel free to add more broth during the cook time. I like a hearty thick chili so I only added what is in the recipe card.
Cooking time will depend on how big or small your Butternut Squash cubes are.

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 881mgPotassium: 1628mgFiber: 18gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15888IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Butternut Squash Chicken Chili, butternut squash chili, chicken chili, chili
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