Butternut Squash and Chicken Chili

Name: Butternut Squash and Chicken Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chicken; 1 chopped sweet onion; 2 chopped garlic cloves; 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 oz. chili seasoning mix; 1 (7-oz.) can diced green chiles; 2 (15-oz.) cans rinsed black beans; 2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 (0.85-lb.) package pre-cut butternut squash (about 3 cups); 1 (14.5-oz.) can chicken stock; Kosher salt and black pepper; Saltine crackers, chopped onion, and sliced jalapeño peppers, for serving

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Aug 9, 2017

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Green chiles and fire-roasted tomatoes give this chicken and squash chili a fiery kick.

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Ingredients

1 lb. ground chicken
1 chopped sweet onion
2 chopped garlic cloves
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 oz. chili seasoning mix
1 (7-oz.) can diced green chiles
2 (15-oz.) cans rinsed black beans
2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (0.85-lb.) package pre-cut butternut squash (about 3 cups)
1 (14.5-oz.) can chicken stock
Kosher salt and black pepper
Saltine crackers, chopped onion, and sliced jalapeño peppers, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Cook 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.
2. Step 2Stir in chili seasoning mix and diced green chiles; cook 1 minute. Stir in black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, butternut squash, and chicken stock. Simmer, covered, until butternut squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
3. Step 3Serve with saltine crackers, chopped onion, and sliced jalapeño peppers.