Description
Butternut Squash Chili is a comforting and nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This delightful dish combines tender butternut squash, lean ground turkey, and hearty beans simmered in a creamy broth, all coming together in just 30 minutes. It’s not only packed with flavor but also filled with wholesome ingredients that make it a guilt-free option for dinner. Whether you’re entertaining guests or seeking a quick family meal, this chili is sure to impress. Customize with your favorite toppings for added flair, and enjoy the warmth of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large carrot (diced)
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon thyme (minced)
- 2 cups butternut squash (diced)
- 14 ounces great northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 10 ounces ground turkey (browned and crumbled)
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh kale (chopped)
Instructions
- In a saute pan over medium-high heat, cook ground turkey until browned. Drain excess oil.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté carrot, onion, and celery for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and thyme; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced butternut squash, drained beans, browned turkey, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes until squash is tender.
- Add heavy cream and chopped kale; stir to combine.
- Simmer for another 4-5 minutes until kale wilts.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg