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Chicken Pumpkin Chili
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 12
I found a similar recipe on another site, but am really curious as to nutrition values as I make this ALL the time. Its a little different every time I make it, but i'll post the most usual recipe. I portion it out and freeze the leftovers .. makes for delish lunch or quick dinner! Can really make it your own, and honestly you cannot taste the pumpkin. ( I made this for my mom and her beau, who turns his nose up at anything healthy, and he LOVED it!) I usually use 1 lb of ground chicken breast, but today I made it with 1.5lbs of shredded chicken. I have to say, I LOVE it with the shredded chicken. would make a great sandwich! When done, top with some fat free greek yogurt and salsa! YUM! serve over brown rice or with bread!
Ingredients:
pam cooking spray
1 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red peppers or 1/2 cup yellow pepper, chopped
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/4-1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1/4-1/2 cup water
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning or 1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
Directions:
1. in large pot heat pam spray and add garlic, onion and peppers.
2. cook until tender.
3. add chicken (if using raw meat, cook until brown).
4. add pumpkin and tomatoes , stir.
5. add spices.
6. stir until well blended.
7. add lime juice
8. add chicken broth a little at a time until desired consistency.
9. cook covered , stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
10. add cilantro and cook for 5 more minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com