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Last updated on October 10, 2024. Originally posted on September 20, 2017 By Maryea / 16 Comments

Quick & Easy Chicken Pumpkin Chili

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This Chicken Pumpkin Chili is the perfect cool weather meal, and is gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in less than 30 minutes!Pumpkin Chicken Chili recipe easy weeknight dinner

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Heads up! This post was first published in 2014. Photos were updated in 2017. Enjoy this Chicken Pumpkin Chili–it’s a favorite recipe!

I told you my focus for this year was quicker, easier, more simple recipes.  This recipe is right on par for that goal.  From start to finish, you can be eating this healthy Chicken Pumpkin Chili in just over 30 minutes.Pumpkin Chicken Chili recipe in a bowl with avocado and cilantroSave this recipe for a night when you have leftover cooked chicken.  Yes, you should prepare extra chicken on purpose so you have leftovers.  Make life easier on yourself.overhead shot of Chicken Pumpkin Chili Recipe in two bowlsThis Chicken Pumpkin Chili is everything you want a bowl of chili to be: hearty, filling, and full of flavor, but with less fat and calories than your average chili.  It also happens to be full of nutrient-dense vegetables along with the two different kinds of beans.

Chicken Pumpkin Chili recipe in a bowl with avocado and cilantro with the pot The pumpkin adds a thickness that is often lacking in regular chicken chili recipes.  There’s a subtle pumpkin flavor that doesn’t overpower the traditional chili flavor, but compliments it well.a spoonful of Pumpkin Chicken Chili recipe

If you are looking for a healthier chili recipe for your Super Bowl party, give this one a try.  I know I’d choose this recipe over many standard recipes, healthier or not.

And if you need it to be vegetarian or vegan, no problem!  Simply leave out the chicken, add more beans, and swap out the chicken stock for vegetables stock. Easy and still delicious! Either way, I hope you love this as much as we do.

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Pumpkin Chicken Chili recipe in a bowl with avocado and cilantro

Chicken Pumpkin Chili


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  • Author: Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

A hearty, filling chicken chili recipe with a twist.  Healthy and full of flavor, this recipe can be ready to serve in just over 30 minutes.  

 


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, seeds removed, deveined and chopped
  • 1 green pepper, seeds removed, deveined and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic (I use this kind from Muir Glen) with juice
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans or 1 (15 ounce) can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked pinto beans or 1 (15 ounce) can, drained and rinsed
  • 1–2 cups cooked cubed chicken
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

 


Instructions

  1. Heat your oil over medium low heat in a stock pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the red and green bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and salt.  Continue to sauté another 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, pumpkin, and beans.  Bring to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chicken and add cayenne pepper to taste.  Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: soup recipes
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 236
  • Sugar: 5 grams
  • Fat: 8 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 26 grams
  • Fiber: 8 grams
  • Protein: 18 grams

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Here are a few of my other favorite easy soup recipes we enjoy in the fall and winter!

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili-This healthy vegetarian chili is full of flavor! The colors make it perfect for Halloween, too.

Vegan Coconut Curry Chickpea Lentil Soup (Crockpot Recipe)

This Crockpot Vegan Coconut Curry Chickpea Lentil Soup is the easiest soup to make and is full of flavor! Low calorie, too!

Chicken Quinoa Soup

Chicken Quinoa Soup is an updated classic! All the flavor of chicken noodle soup but with healthy quinoa in place of the noodles! This is a fabulous recipe.

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup recipe

Superfoods Vegan Chili (Crockpot Recipe)

Superfoods Vegan Chili in the Slow Cooker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. puzzle jigsaw says

    December 24, 2020 at 7:06 am

    They look so fascinating. I prefer the pumpkin position, I usually give a larger amount. thank you very much!

    Reply
  2. run 3 says

    February 26, 2019 at 11:07 pm

    This dish is great not to eat if possible. I have seen the mouth water flow and it is so delicious

    Reply
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  5. Nhick says

    September 21, 2017 at 5:44 am

    Chicken Pumpkin Chili… wow, I’m definitely giving this a try..

    Thanks for sharing your recipe and all the needed ingredients.

    Nhick

    Reply
  6. kelly smith says

    September 21, 2017 at 5:11 am

    wow, I always try to the different taste of cooking with the same ingredient. I love cooking and try to make new dishes. here is a nice collection of the of recipes and I will try it.

    Reply
  7. Kristin says

    October 26, 2014 at 1:46 am

    Loved this dish!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      October 26, 2014 at 7:42 am

      Wonderful! Thanks so much for letting me know. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Cailin says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:16 am

    This sounds awesome! I’ve never had chili with pumpkin in it, but I’m totally trying this for dinner tomorrow. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 27, 2014 at 6:41 am

      You’re welcome! Let me know how it goes. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Tracy says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:16 am

    Thanks for the recipe! I can’t eat peppers (bummer). If I just left them out, do you think the flavor would be impacted in a big way?

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 22, 2014 at 7:00 am

      No, I don’t think the flavor would be impacted. If you wanted to add some extra veggies in their place, you could add some diced carrots and celery or even some frozen corn.

      Reply
  10. Alexis @ Hummusapien says

    January 21, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Mmmmm! Considering I almost got frostbite walking to my car today, I would love to dive into a bowl of this pumpkin goodness right about now 🙂 Love this flavor combo!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 21, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      I’m loving making big batches of soup/stews/chilis and having them for lunch all week. I can’t deal with this horrible weather–I need a beach and sunshine!

      Reply
  11. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    January 21, 2014 at 10:53 am

    I love how quick this meal is! And that you used pumpkin too 🙂
    Can’t wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      January 21, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      I hope you do, Estela. 🙂

      Reply

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