Paleo Crockpot Pumpkin Chicken Chili is a delicious healthy chili recipe. Made with a few ingredients, Whole30 friendly & easy to make in the slow cooker!
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Pumpkin EVERYTHING. Who’s with me?? No, I’m not talking about the Pumpkin Spice Latte’s from Starbucks and sugary pumpkin flavored cereals and treats at the grocery store, I’m talking about the real deal pumpkin – like what’s in this Paleo Crockpot Pumpkin Chicken Chili!
This time of year, there is always a can of pumpkin puree open in my fridge practically calling my name to add it into recipes.. And I can’t just ignore it! That’s part of the reason we are doing pumpkin week this week! So far I’ve shared these delicious Pumpkin Protein Pancakes and amazing soft Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (both are a must make!)
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This Paleo Crockpot Pumpkin Chicken Chili is one of our favorite fall meals to make. It’s loaded with flavor, heavy on the veggies, and super simple to make. Plus, who doesn’t like having the slow cooker make them dinner? It’s kinda the best! This chili is whole30 friendly, dairy free, and gluten free. I like to eat it plain, but you can also serve it over cauliflower rice, or regular rice if you’re not whole30/paleo. It’s also really delicious with some crushed up tortilla chips!
While sweet pumpkin treats are my favorite thing, I figured it was time for something savory that you could enjoy too! I have been wanting to do another chili recipe on the site ever since I posted my Paleo Turkey Chili recipe years ago. That is the most popular recipe on the site so it is clear that you all love paleo chili recipes as much as I do! Shockingly enough, I actually didn’t have a chicken chili recipe on the site – so we needed to change that!
This Paleo Crockpot Pumpkin Chicken Chili is something that I’ve made many times before, but hadn’t shared on the blog until now. It’s a favorite in our house, and I know you’re really going to love it too! It’s extremely easy to make, loaded with flavor, and so perfect for fall and football Sunday!
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Paleo Crockpot Pumpkin Chicken Chili
Paleo Crockpot Pumpkin Chicken Chili is a delicious healthy chili recipe. Made with a few ingredients, Whole30 friendly & easy to make in the slow cooker!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 2.5 cups red or orange peppers chopped in small pieces
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chicken stock
- avocado or guacamole, green onions (for serving)
Instructions
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Chop onions and peppers.
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Lay chicken breasts along the bottom of the crockpot.
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Cover chicken with pumpkin puree, onions/peppers and spices.
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Add broth, cover and cook on low for 6 hours
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After 6 hours, shred chicken breasts. You can shred them right in the crockpot with two forks or remove from the pan and pull apart on a cutting board. The chicken will be tender enough that it falls apart. Stir the chicken in with the other ingredients
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Optional if you have time: Allow the chicken to sit for an additional 10-20 minutes after shredding the chicken. The chicken will absorb some of the liquid and thicken the chili.
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Garnish with avocado or guacamole + enjoy!
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You can get the nutrition facts for this recipe here.
Looking for other paleo/whole30 crockpot dinner recipes? You have to try this Paleo Turkey Chili! It’s the #1 recipe on our site and it’s SO delicious!
Beautiful recipe! The family absolutely loved your chicken dish. Thanks for sharing it!
I’m so glad they liked it, Andy!