Crockpot chili for the season with pumpkin, chicken, corn and chickpeas. The pumpkin elevates an everyday, mundane chili into something exciting.
Pumpkin is a unique and unlooked for ingredient in savory cooking due to its popularity in desserts. I know it sounds a little strange for chili but it has no problem at all fitting right in as if it belonged there all along! It’s mild in flavor and adds an underlying earthiness that is right at home with the smoky heat of chipotle chiles, chile powder, cumin and the nuttiness of the chickpeas.
I love this recipe because you can throw everything into your crockpot lickety-split and dinner is taken care of. You’re free to go about your day knowing you have this bubbling pot of hearty chili to greet you when you get home.
The wonderfully spicy aroma will smack you in the face the moment you open the door and immediately beckon you to the table.
That’s seriously the best thing ever. Ever.
Slow cooker chili with pumpkin, chicken, corn and chickpeas.
INGREDIENTS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
- To a 4 or 5 quart crockpot add tomatoes, chicken broth and pumpkin. Whisk until well combined; add onion, garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and chipotles; combine well. Add chicken, chickpeas and corn. Cook 4-5 hours on high or 6-8 on low.
- When ready to serve remove chicken and chop into bite-size pieces or shred with two forks. Add back to pot, stir in cilantro and serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar, green onions, guacamole and/or tortilla chips.
Notes:
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Just enjoyed a satisfying bowl of this delicious chili. A+ and easy too. I love very spicy foods – used 5 chilis w seeds and added 1 bhut jolokia – perfect!
I made it as written but only 1/2 can garbanzos. Here is the nutritional info (assumes 6 servings of 15 oz each): 300 calories, 5 g fat, 22 carbs, 40 G protein. Super healthy!
Thank you! That does sound super spicy and delicious! 🙂 I never had a ghost chile before!
Could you use a can of diced tomatoes with green chilis(rotel) instead of the tomatoes and adobe peppers? Also, is one can of chickpeas ok or do you recommend two cans?
Hi Justine! Yes to both! 🙂
Hi,
Do you happen to know the calories and serving size for this?
Thanks!
I’m sorry I don’t Kris!
Can I substitute something else, like a different bean, for the chickpeas? My husband refuses to eat them, but I’d really like to try this recipe!!
Hi Sherry! You can use any type of bean you like! I would probably go with white beans or black beans – I think they would taste the best.
Are all your recipes original? I just saw this exact recipe on get crocked. It’s a shame nobody gives anyone any credit anymore. I’d like to try this recipe!
Hi Carnie! This is an original! Thanks for the heads up on Get Crocked. My recipe is probably in her ebook too – she’s making money off me. Anywho hope you like the chili! Enjoy what’s left of your day.
Hmm? Can you taste the pumpkin? Not sure if everyone likes pumpkin. May ave to just make it & tell anyone what’s in it till they eat?? Lol may get the stuff to make it this next weekend.
You can taste the pumpkin! You could tell them it’s butternut squash if they like that. heehee
Lol ok. I will give it shot! Wouldn’t hurt!! 🙂
I know that I am WAY late in commenting on this, but I made this dish this evening and its still simmering away in the crockpot. I just tasted it after 4 hours of cooking, and I’m wondering, are the chickpeas supposed to be eaten crunchy or soft in this chili? I started with dry chickpeas. Just wondering about the consistency! Thanks so much!
Hi Kim! They should be soft! How are yours?
Still crunchy after another hour on high…I think they may need another hour or so.
Oh goodness I’m sorry Kim! They cooked for me in about 4 hours. My crockpot might run a little hotter than yours. . . let me know how it turns out. I’m going to make a note in the recipe.
Hi! This looks so tasty! I am featuring it in a slow cooker collection here http://mommyssweetconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/12/34-slow-cooker-soups-stews-and-chilis.html
Delicious! I really enjoyed it the first time. And I am making it again a week later! Now I know how great it is so it is harder to wait!
Thanks for making the chili! Happy to hear you like it as much as I did!
I even delivered a frozen bowl of chili with multigrain chips and a Wholly Guacamole single serve pack to a friend for V-day! And a little chocolate too 🙂
Aww. That was a sweet thing to do!
I really like the flavor of this chili a lot. I did add a little frozen spinach because it seemed an easy way to slip in a little more veg. It cooked on high for about 4.5 hours. I added the chicken about an hour into the cooking time because I used pretty thin frozen chicken breast fillets from CostCo. Thanks for the recipe!
I see now why I couldn't post a comment. Congratulations! Wonderful makeover of your blog and the recipes sounds very tempting and delicious.
Love adding squash/pumpkin to chili — and good crockpot recipes are definitely a bonus. Thanks for sharing!
This is grand – I am collecting crockpot recipes for the winter. I always have so much energy early in the day and then by 4 or 5 p.m. – I slow down and think, “What’s easy?” Happy Thanksgiving, Reeni! Hope it is lovely and tasty!
this.looks.so.delicious. i currently have chicken chili cooking in my crockpot AS WE SPEAK and i STILL would rather see this tasty recipe in a bowl covered by shredded cheese and a plate of chips at the ready. ghaaa, i WILL be trying this VERY soon. thanks for sharing!
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I’m making this for dinner tonight. It’s delicious! It also does lend itself to all kinds of variations including different beans. I thought some chunks of butternut squash would be good in there, too.
Love adding squash/pumpkin to chili — and good crockpot recipes are definitely a bonus. Thanks for sharing!
This is grand – I am collecting crockpot recipes for the winter. I always have so much energy early in the day and then by 4 or 5 p.m. – I slow down and think, "What's easy?" Happy Thanksgiving, Reeni! Hope it is lovely and tasty!
i’ve always wanted to make pumpkin chili, this looks amazing! happy thanksgiving!
this.looks.so.delicious. i currently have chicken chili cooking in my crockpot AS WE SPEAK and i STILL would rather see this tasty recipe in a bowl covered by shredded cheese and a plate of chips at the ready. ghaaa, i WILL be trying this VERY soon. thanks for sharing!
I'm making this for dinner tonight. It's delicious! It also does lend itself to all kinds of variations including different beans. I thought some chunks of butternut squash would be good in there, too.
This looks delectable. I know I’ve mentioned this on my blog before, but I MUCH prefer pumpkin in savory dishes than sweet. This reminds me of some enchiladas I make with a pumpkin sauce so I can imagine these flavors marrying together very, very well.
i've always wanted to make pumpkin chili, this looks amazing! happy thanksgiving!
I would never have thought about combining pumpkin into a chile, but when you describe it mixing in with chipotles it makes perfect sense. This sounds great and if its a crockpot meal all the better,
This looks delectable. I know I've mentioned this on my blog before, but I MUCH prefer pumpkin in savory dishes than sweet. This reminds me of some enchiladas I make with a pumpkin sauce so I can imagine these flavors marrying together very, very well.
I would never have thought about combining pumpkin into a chile, but when you describe it mixing in with chipotles it makes perfect sense. This sounds great and if its a crockpot meal all the better,
Dear Reeni, This looks comforting and delicious! I know I would enjoy it very much.
Wishing you and your family a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving holiday. Blessings my dear, Catherine xo
Pumpkin in chili…I must try a vegetarian version! Love this, delightful!
I’ve used pumpkin in black bean and beef chili before and it was delicious. I imagine that this would be very delicious, too!
I would give this one a try except for those darn chickpeas again….lol
You could use a different kind of bean and it would still be good!
I really need to get more in touch with my crock pot… I have a nice one and it gets used once or twice a year. This is the perfect dish for the ole crock though. Love the comment that its like the pumpkin always belonged there, I’m sold!
Wow, this looks amazing, Reeni!!! Hearty and comforting…perfect for the Fall! Mmmmm~
xx,
Tammy
Dear Reeni, This looks comforting and delicious! I know I would enjoy it very much. Wishing you and your family a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving holiday. Blessings my dear, Catherine xo
Pumpkin in chili…I must try a vegetarian version! Love this, delightful!
This looks like it is bursting with flavor.
Hearty and comforting, perfect for the cold weather.
It looks thick and creamy and absolutely delicious! I love using pumpkin as a savory component…it’s so rich and luxurious!
I've used pumpkin in black bean and beef chili before and it was delicious. I imagine that this would be very delicious, too!
You could use a different kind of bean and it would still be good!
I would give this one a try except for those darn chickpeas again….lol
sounds wonderful! and another slow-cooker recipe, which is even better. i’ll have to make this when i get back from traveling this week!
I really need to get more in touch with my crock pot… I have a nice one and it gets used once or twice a year. This is the perfect dish for the ole crock though. Love the comment that its like the pumpkin always belonged there, I'm sold!
This is a perfect soup for the weather here. It has become really chilly! Beautiful colors!
Wow, this looks amazing, Reeni!!! Hearty and comforting…perfect for the Fall! Mmmmm~xx,Tammy
This looks amazing!
This looks like it is bursting with flavor.
Hearty and comforting, perfect for the cold weather.
It looks thick and creamy and absolutely delicious! I love using pumpkin as a savory component…it's so rich and luxurious!
I’m so intrigued.
sounds wonderful! and another slow-cooker recipe, which is even better. i'll have to make this when i get back from traveling this week!
This is a perfect soup for the weather here. It has become really chilly! Beautiful colors!
One of hte things I love most about pumpkin is how versatile it is and how it can really fit itself into any meal! This sounds like something I need to warm my bones with.
This looks amazing!
Oh my God, I love this recipe Reeni! Will try it as soon as the Thanksgiving madness is over!!!
I'm so intrigued.
One of hte things I love most about pumpkin is how versatile it is and how it can really fit itself into any meal! This sounds like something I need to warm my bones with.
Oh my God, I love this recipe Reeni! Will try it as soon as the Thanksgiving madness is over!!!
What a comfortable soup, it looks delicious. I love the mix of ingredients you used. In these cold days it’s perfect. Bye, have a great week
Love this recipe Reeni! I read it to the hubby. Earthy undertone is what I think might have sold him on it. Perfect Saturday meal, can’t wait to try it!
Very interesting, I would never have thought of using pumpkin in a chili recipe. Sounds delicious.
Pumpkin chili? You’re a genius! 🙂 How perfectly comforting for this time of year!
Nose taps to Mr. Moon!
I just have to give this one a try. I love the pumpkin in the mix. Yum!
This looks so comforting and I think it would be perfect with pumpkin… just yummy
This looks really unique and delicious!
What a comfortable soup, it looks delicious. I love the mix of ingredients you used. In these cold days it's perfect. Bye, have a great week
Love this recipe Reeni! I read it to the hubby. Earthy undertone is what I think might have sold him on it. Perfect Saturday meal, can't wait to try it!
Very interesting, I would never have thought of using pumpkin in a chili recipe. Sounds delicious.
Pumpkin chili? You're a genius! 🙂 How perfectly comforting for this time of year!Nose taps to Mr. Moon!
I just have to give this one a try. I love the pumpkin in the mix. Yum!
This looks so comforting and I think it would be perfect with pumpkin… just yummy
This looks really unique and delicious!