Pumpkin Chicken Chili

User Reviews

4.8

93 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    346 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pumpkin Chicken Chili

Pumpkin Chicken Chili features chopped chicken breast simmered with spices, pumpkin puree, and vegetables to create a flavorful, mildly spiced chili. Aromatics combine with pumpkin and broth to yield a warming dish finished with tomato and optional creamy coconut yogurt topping.

Description

This Pumpkin Chicken Chili starts by browning chopped boneless, skinless chicken breast in avocado oil, then mixing in chili powder, oregano, basil, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Chopped carrots and bell pepper are added to develop savory depth. Pumpkin puree and chicken bone broth are stirred in, the pot covered, and brought to a boil, then simmered.

Heirloom tomato is added later to brighten the chili, which cooks uncovered until it reaches the desired thickness, allowing flavors to intensify. The pumpkin puree provides creaminess without dairy, and the blend of warming spices introduces subtle complexity.

The dish is served topped with creamy coconut milk yogurt and chives for a cooling contrast and herbal note. This chili makes a satisfying, nutritious meal featuring balanced textures and warmth suitable for cooler weather or when comfort food is desired.

For those not restricting FODMAPs, adding onion and garlic can deepen flavor further.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 1/4 lbs chicken breast chopped, boneless skinless
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp basil dried
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 carrot peeled and chopped, large
  • 1 pumpkin puree 15-ounce can
  • 1 cup chicken bone broth
  • 1 heirloom tomato chopped, medium size

For Serving:

  • coconut milk yogurt
  • chives

Instructions

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken and brown 3 to 5 minutes, until much liquid is seeping out. (note: if you're adding onion and garlic, do so now with the chicken!)
  2. Stir in the seasonings (chili powder, oregano, basil, ginger, cinnamon and sea salt), carrots and bell pepper and continue cooking 1 to 3 minutes, until spices are fragrant.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree and chicken broth, cover and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.
  4. Remove cover, add the chopped heirloom (or vine-ripened) tomato and continue cooking at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until chili reaches desired thickness, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. Serve chili with choice of toppings. I serve with coconut milk yogurt and chives!

Notes

  • For additional flavor if not following a Low-FODMAP diet, add ½ to 1 cup chopped yellow onion and 3 cloves minced garlic during cooking.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1of 4 Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 11g (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 11g 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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