Description
Crockpot Creamy Pumpkin Chili is the ultimate fall comfort food that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with savory maple sausage and hearty white beans. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Simply toss all your ingredients into a slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you enjoy your day. With its creamy texture and delightful spices, this chili is sure to be a hit at family dinners or gatherings with friends. Serve it with your favorite toppings like cheddar cheese and sour cream for an unforgettable meal that warms both the heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12 ounces) maple breakfast sausage
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) great northern beans, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) whole corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
- 4 cups chicken stock
- Spices: ground cumin, chili powder, ground nutmeg, black pepper
- 8 ounces plain cream cheese
Instructions
- Remove casings from the maple breakfast sausage. In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the sausage until browned (about 8-10 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- In a crockpot, combine cooked sausage, beans, corn, green chilies, diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, chicken stock, cumin, chili powder, nutmeg, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours to blend flavors.
- About 20-30 minutes before serving, add cream cheese in chunks after microwaving for a few seconds until soft. Stir until fully blended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg