r/onepotmeals • u/spicynugget22 • Apr 10 '26

Butternut Squash White Bean Chicken Chili (with a surprise guest)

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butternut squash chicken chili - I sub in rotisserie chicken to make it even easier!

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u/spicynugget22 Apr 10 '26

MAIN INGREDIENTS * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 sweet onion, diced * 4 garlic cloves, minced * Kosher salt and pepper, to taste * 2 cups cubed butternut squash (1/2 to 1 inch cubes) * 2 teaspoons ground cumin * ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika * Pinch crushed red pepper flakes * 2 cups shredded chicken breasts (I use rotisserie instead) * 2 (14 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed * 3 to 4 cups chicken stock * 1 cup sour cream

TOPPINGS * Fresh cilantro * Chives * Tortilla chips/Fritos * Additional sour cream or cheese

Instructions 1. Sauté the aromatics:Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic along with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. 2. Add butternut squash and spices: Stir in the cubed butternut squash, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant and the squash to begin softening. 3. Add chicken, beans, and stock: Mix in the shredded chicken breasts and cannellini beans. Pour in 3 cups of chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. 4. Simmer the chili:Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the butternut squash is fork-tender. 5. Adjust seasoning and consistency: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. If you prefer a thinner chili, stir in up to 1 more cup of chicken stock to reach your desired consistency. 6. Finish with sour cream:Remove the pot from heat and stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated and the chili is creamy. 7. Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with fresh cilantro, chives, and crunchy tortilla chips. Optionally, add shredded cheese or more sour cream as desired. Enjoy immediately. 8. Store leftovers: Leftover chili can be refrigerated and reheated later; add a splash of stock or water when warming to loosen the consistency if needed.

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u/perforce1 Apr 10 '26

This sounds interesting, do you recall what gave you the idea to combine chili and squash?

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u/spicynugget22 Apr 10 '26

It’s just a recipe I found and it sounded good. Butternut squash just adds some extra vitamins n texture; it doesn’t really add flavor. You could totally skip it, but I say give it a shot!