Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili with Crispy Shredded Chicken

This chicken chili with butternut squash is both tasty and healthy! A protein
packed dinner your whole family will love.

Servings: 12 servings

Author:

2, 30

2, 50

Main Course Main Dish

American

chicken chili Black Bean Chili butternut squash chili

Instructions

1 Warm 2 tablespoons oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until
tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add jalapeños; sauté until
tender, about 3 minutes.
2 Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Add squash. Cover and
bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours until squash
becomes tender.
3 Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet. Add shredded chicken in
an even layer. Cook until chicken becomes crispy on one side. Remove from heat.
4 Season chili with salt and pepper. Top with crispy chicken and serve with sour
cream, salsa and other accompaniments, if desired.