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Chicken- Butternut Squash Chili

 

Great fall recipe...
 

2 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

2 cups 

 

chopped sweet onion

 

2 cups 

 

chopped red bell pepper

 

2 cups 

 

chopped green bell pepper

 

3 Tbs 

 

minced jalapeño (seeds removed)

 

1 clove 

 

garlic, minced

 

1 cup 

 

beer

 

1 cup 

 

chicken broth

 

¼ cup 

 

sliced black olives

 

3 Tbs 

 

chili powder

 

1 tsp 

 

ground coriander seed

 

½ tsp 

 

salt

 

28 ounce 

 

can chopped tomatoes, with juice

 

1 lb 

 

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes

 

2 cups 

 

cooked butternut squash, peeled and cubed

 

2 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh cilantro

 

1 Tbs 

 

cocoa powder

 

15¾ ounce 

 

can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

 

 

 

sliced scallions, cheddar cheese and sour cream, for topping

 

 

1

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onions until lightly browned- about 8 minutes.

2

Add bell peppers, jalapeño and garlic. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes.

3

Add beer, broth, olives, chili powder, coriander, salt, tomatoes and chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover partially and simmer for 15 minutes.

4

Stir in squash, cilantro, cocoa and beans. Simmer for 5 minutes.

5

Serve in individual bowls, topped with cheese, sour cream and scallions.

 

Servings: 6
 

 Cooking Tips

*Try using cooked pumpkin in place of the butternut squash.

**Try using double quantities of jalapeno, garlic, coriander and cilantro.

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