Butternut Squash and Chicken Chili (Video)

I had started with a recipe from Country Living, but doctored it enough that it’s not quite the same.  I felt that it was way too watery to be called chili, to be honest.  Also, I did not have any chili seasoning, per se, so I came up with my own version, which is pretty yummy!

For this recipe, I used my new favorite piece, the 5-Qt. Non-Stick Sauté Pan,  for this recipe.  Here’s a little information:

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Enough said, let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1-pound ground chicken
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 7-ounce can diced green chiles
  • Two (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Two (14.5-ounce) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • One (28-ounce) Can San Marzano Tomatoes

Toppings

  • Diced onions
  • Sliced jalapenos
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Sour Cream

Instructions

Chop onions and garlic. Peel and cube butternut squash.

Cook ground chicken, onion, and chopped garlic cloves in olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.

Stir in spices and diced green chiles; cook 1 minute. Stir in black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, San Marzano tomatoes, butternut squash, and chicken stock. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Simmer, covered, until butternut squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

That’s it!  You can save time if you like by purchasing pre-cut squash, if you like.  My picky husband really loves this recipe, so we will be making this again. 

Please let me know if you give this a try by dropping a comment and photo below. Let’s make great food together!

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Butternut Squash and Chicken Chili

Simple, hearty and delicious, this Butternut Squash and Chicken Chili is comfort food at its best!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 208 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 7 oz can diced green chiles
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 28-ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes

Toppings

  • sliced jalapenos
  • diced onions
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Chop onions and garlic. Peel and cube butternut squash.
  • Cook ground chicken, onion, and chopped garlic cloves in olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until chicken is cooked through,5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in chili seasoning mix and diced green chiles; cook 1minute. Stir in black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, San Marzano tomatoes, butternut squash, and chicken stock. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Simmer,covered, until butternut squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

You can save time if you like by purchasing pre-cut squash, if you like. 
To Freeze:  place in a freezer-safe container or bag, can be frozen up to three months. 

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 818mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8335IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

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Keyword butternut squash, chicken chili
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