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Acorn Squash and Chicken Chili

 

Wonderful cold- weather dish...
 

1 Tbs 

 

extra-virgin olive oil

 

1 medium 

 

red onion, finely chopped

 

1 medium 

 

red or orange bell pepper, finely chopped

 

1 medium 

 

jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, finely chopped

 

1 Tbs 

 

Chinese five-spice powder

 

2 tsp 

 

chili powder

 

1 medium 

 

(2 lb.) acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeded, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

 

1 whole 

 

skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 1½ lbs.), cut into 1-inch pieces

 

28 ounce 

 

can diced tomatoes with their juices

 

1 cup 

 

light beer, such as pilsner

 

1 Tbs 

 

unsweetened cocoa powder

 

1 tsp 

 

brown sugar

 

15.5 ounce 

 

can pinto beans, drained

 

3 medium 

 

limes, 2 juiced (about 3 T.), plus 1 lime cut into wedges, for serving

 

 

 

cilantro, for serving

 

 

 

sour cream or plain yogurt, for serving

 

 

1

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, five-spice powder and chili powder and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the squash pieces, chicken pieces, tomatoes, beer, cocoa powder and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

2

Stir in the pinto beans and lime juice and cook for 5 minutes. Let the stew cool slightly, then ladle into bowls and top each serving with some cilantro, a dollop of sour cream and a lime wedge.

 

Servings: 4

 

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EveryDay with Rachael Ray

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