Butternut Squash Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- 1 cup butternut squash cubed
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 seeded jalapeño finely minced
- 1 poblano pepper finely minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 pound turkey or chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 can diced tomato in juice
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn
- 1 small can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 small can white beans rinsed and drained
For serving:
- Tortilla chips
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Toss butternut squash with 1 Tablespoon oil, maple syrup, honey, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Spread evenly on baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until squash is tender.
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tablespoon oil. Saute onion, red pepper, jalapeño, and poblano peppers until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin. Cook for an additional minute.
- Add roasted butternut squash, cooked chicken, chipotle, brown sugar, canned tomatoes, chicken stock, corn, and beans. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add more stock if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 159mgFiber: 2g
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