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Autumn Chili Recipe

This creamy, hearty Autumn Chili Recipe is loaded with great flavor. Packed with chicken, butternut squash, & garnished with pumpkin seeds.

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Prep
⏱️ 10m
Cook
🍳 25m
Total
⏰ 35m
Servings
8

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1

Chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic

2

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pot

3

Cook the onion, pepper, and garlic until softened

4

Move the softened vegetables to the sides of the pot

5

Sear both sides of the chicken thighs in the center of the pot

6

Add the butternut squash and the broth

7

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally

8

Remove the chicken once the squash is softened, then chop or shred it

9

Return the chicken to the pot

10

Add the chiles, chili seasoning, and cream cheese

11

Simmer lightly for the flavors to meld

12

Taste and add salt and pepper as needed

13

Serve with a drizzle of heavy cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds

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The story behind itCreamy Autumn Chili Recipe with Butternut SquashA creamy, cozy twist on classic chili, this autumn chili recipe simmers chicken and butternut squash with cream cheese and chili spices. Topped with pumpkin seeds, it's fall comfort food at its finest.
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