Description
Crockpot Creamy Pumpkin Chili is a delightful and hearty dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This unique chili features creamy pumpkin puree combined with savory chicken sausage, wholesome white beans, and zesty green chilies. With its rich flavors and velvety texture, itβs the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends and family. The beauty of this recipe lies in its easy preparationβsimply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. In just a few hours, youβll have a warm, satisfying bowl of chili that is both nutritious and delicious. Top it off with fresh garnishes like green onions and cheddar cheese for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce package chicken sausage
- 2 15oz cans great northern beans, drained
- 1 15oz can whole corn kernels, drained
- 1 4oz can diced green chilies
- 1 10oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 15oz can pure pumpkin puree
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces plain cream cheese
- Green onion (for garnish)
- Cheddar cheese (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Remove casings from chicken sausage and brown in a skillet until fully cooked.
- In a slow cooker, combine the browned sausage with great northern beans, corn, diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, chicken stock, and spices. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours to meld flavors.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add cream cheese cut into chunks; stir until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate chopped bell peppers or zucchini. To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken sausage with plant-based options or omit entirely.
