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Pumpkin Chili

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 9/12/21Updated: 11/01/23

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Pumpkin Chili with Chicken is deliciously perfect way to welcome fall. Two of the seasons favorites combined to make a delicious dinner.

pot of Pumpkin Chili with chicken

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Even if you aren’t a pumpkin fan, you are going to like this recipe for Pumpkin Chili with Chicken.  The recipe uses a can of pumpkin but there really isn’t a strong pumpkin taste.  But you still get the nutritional value of the pumpkin anyway!  So pumpkin lover or not, give this pumpkin chicken chili a try!  It gives a great body to the chili!

cast iron pot of Pumpkin Chili with ground chicken

Ingredients

  • Chicken Stock
  • Ground Chicken
  • Kidney Beans, red and white
  • Pumpkin Puree
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Onion
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Jalapeño
  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil
  • Chili Powder, Cumin, and Salt
wooden spoon in Pot of Pumpkin Chili

How To Make Pumpkin Chili

  • Heat oil in large pot and add in onion, peppers and garlic. Saute until tender.
  • Add in turkey and cooked until browned.
  • Add in tomatoes, pumpkin, chicken brown, chili powder, cumin, salt. Bring to a boil
  • Reduce heat and add in beans.
  • Cover and simmer, stir occasionally for 30 minutes or more.
white bowl of Pumpkin Chili gold spoon

Tips

  • You can substitute ground turkey or ground beef in this recipe.
  • White kidney beans are also known as cannellini beans. If you can’t find white kidney beans, just use two cans of red kidney beans.
  • If you are serving this at a party, use a slow cooker to keep it warm, it works perfectly. 
serving pumpkin chili with chicken

Now all that is left is to enjoy a delicious and hearty bowl of pumpkin chili.  It is perfect for any fall evening.

CHeck out more of my favorite dinner recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
  • Chicken Cacciatore
  • Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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4.91 from 10 votes
Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili with Chicken

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Pumpkin Chili with Chicken is delicious and the perfect way to welcome fall.  Even if you don’t like pumpkin, you’ll love this!
serves: 6 people
Prep:10 minutes minutes
Cook:30 minutes minutes
Total:40 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 lb. ground chicken turkey, or beef
  • 2 cans 15 oz. diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
  • 2 C chicken stock
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 can kidney beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 can white kidney beans drained, rinsed

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large pot and add in onion, peppers and garlic. Saute until tender.
  • Add in turkey and cooked until browned.
  • Add in tomatoes, pumpkin, chicken brown, chili powder, cumin, salt. Bring to a boil
  • Reduce heat and add in beans.
  • Cover and simmer, stir occasionally for 30 minutes or more.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) Protein: 16g (32%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Cholesterol: 67mg (22%) Sodium: 382mg (17%) Potassium: 733mg (21%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 12270IU (245%) Vitamin C: 23.7mg (29%) Calcium: 45mg (5%) Iron: 2.6mg (14%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine:American
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  1. Elizabeth says

    Posted on 10/24 at 3:26 pm

    Delicious flavors . Will make again!!

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