Description
Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Chili makes a cozy and delicious fall-themed dinner! Ready in under 30 minutes using one pot, and packed with warm spices, pumpkin purée, and tender chicken. Can also be made in the Instant Pot for a hands-off meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, or 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 poblano peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, or 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
- 2 small cans diced green chili peppers
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese (optional)
- Chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. If using raw chicken, cut into chunks. Add oil to pot, then cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until no longer pink. Remove and set aside, keeping oil in pot.
2. Add chopped onion to pot and sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Add jalapeño and poblano peppers and cook another 2–3 minutes until softened.
3. Return chicken to the pot. Stir in chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt to coat chicken and vegetables.
4. Add diced tomatoes, pumpkin purée, green chilis, and broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
5. Reduce heat to low and stir in coconut milk or cream cheese until fully incorporated and creamy.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
To make dairy-free, use full-fat coconut milk. Add 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
For a shortcut, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
This recipe can be made in the Instant Pot using the sauté function for steps 1–3, then pressure cook for 8 minutes before stirring in coconut milk or cream cheese.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Chili, pumpkin chili, chicken chili, fall chili recipe, healthy comfort food