{"id":40024,"date":"2018-10-15T06:30:45","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T10:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/?p=40024"},"modified":"2023-10-03T07:06:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T11:06:31","slug":"fall-spiced-pumpkin-chicken-chili","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/fall-spiced-pumpkin-chicken-chili\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall-Spiced Pumpkin Chicken Chili"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This fall-spiced pumpkin chicken chili is perfect on a cool afternoon when you want something warm, comforting and cozy. Plus, thanks to the pumpkin, kidney beans, ground chicken and perfectly-balanced seasoning blend, this is a healthier version of an often-heavy meal!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a recipe that I have been making, adjusting, making (again), adjusting (again) for years, and finally — it’s a winner.<\/p>\n\n\n

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It can be challenging to create a chili that has just the right amount of flavor and spice, so I needed to experiment with new seasonings and different amounts of each, and because I always love to pack in as many healthy, hearty proteins and vegetables as possible, I had to learn — sometimes the hard way! — which ingredients would hold up to the cooking process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The funny thing about all this trial and error? The end result is a pretty simple blend that you most likely have all the spices for in your pantry already! And thank goodness for that because I know I still have a barely touched bottle of Chinese Five Spice blend from about two years ago sitting in mine…<\/p>\n\n\n

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I digress; back to this comforting chili! It is a fairly simple, quick and truly delicious chili that is packed with fall flavors and healthy additions. Including, a favorite seasonal ingredient: PUMPKIN!<\/p>\n\n\n

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The pumpkin puree may seem like an odd addition, but\u00a0\u00a0I discovered you don\u2019t really taste it very much, and it provides an extra nutrient punch with antioxidants and a ton of beta-carotene (vitamin A) and even some vitamin K. Plus, it’s an addition that really makes it feel perfect for one of those cool fall days (that have finally arrived in the Carolinas!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a hearty vegetarian chili? You may want to try this delicious sweet potato and black bean chili<\/a>! And to feed a hungry crowd, David’s famous chili<\/a> is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\nPrint<\/a><\/span>

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