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Healthy Pumpkin Chicken Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and nutritious chili combining pumpkin, chicken, and warming spices for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil

Vegetables

  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 medium zucchini

Spices

  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Main ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cans Rotel (10 oz or 20 oz diced tomatoes)
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions 

  • Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add spices and cook for 1 minute to release aroma.
  • Add diced zucchini, pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes, chicken thighs, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and flavors meld.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Chili, pumpkin