Description
Easy Pumpkin Chicken Chili is the ultimate fall comfort food, blending tender chicken with rich pumpkin puree and a medley of spices. This one-pot meal is not only quick to prepare but also fully customizable, making it perfect for family dinners or game nights. Serve it topped with a dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and saut? the chicken pieces until golden brown, about 5?7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and fragrant, around 3 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder and cumin until the chicken is well-coated.
- Pour in the pumpkin puree and chicken broth; mix well and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust spices as desired before serving.
- Serve in bowls topped with sour cream and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg