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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

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
Keyword butternut squash, chicken chili
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