Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced (½″)
2 medium carrots, diced (½″)
2 ribs celery, diced (½″)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 Tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp cinnamon
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2–3 cups chicken broth
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 green bell pepper, diced (½″)
1 (14.5‑oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15‑oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 (15‑oz) can cannellini (white) beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
1 tsp cracked black pepper (or to taste)
Optional garnishes: sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, diced avocado
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until the onion turns translucent, about 10 minutes.
Stir in garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon; toast until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add a splash of chicken broth to deglaze the pot, then nestle in the chicken thighs. Pour in enough broth to just cover the chicken. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, about 15 minutes.
Remove the chicken and let it cool slightly. Shred or dice it.
Stir tomato paste into the pot until fully incorporated, then add bell pepper, diced tomatoes, pumpkin puree, and white beans. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir and simmer for 20 minutes (covered), stirring occasionally.
For a deeper flavor, you may omit beans initially and simmer on low for 90 minutes to 2 hours before adding beans during the final 15 minutes.
Notes
Naturally gluten‑free and grain‑free.
To make dairy‑free, skip cheese and sour cream garnish, and top with avocado, cilantro, or red onion instead.
For a paleo or Whole30 version: omit the beans and swap with a diced sweet potato or use up to 3 lb chicken instead.
Freezes well and keeps in the fridge up to 5 days.
Pumpkin puree adds richness, vitamin A, and C—1 serving offers over 100% of recommended daily allowances.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
