Crockpot Pumpkin Chicken Chili [Recipe]

I have a wonderful cold-weather recipe to share tonight courtesy of Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice! It is super easy to throw together, but definitely be prepared to cook it all day, especially if you use dry chickpeas like I did. THEY WOULD NOT GET SOFT! I added almost 2 extra hours ON HIGH to get them to a softer texture. I was salivating because my house smelled so great, but I couldn't eat it! AHHHH! It was terrible waiting. BUT, I did eventually get to eat it and it is phenomenal (even though they were still a little bit on the crunchy side)! Some helpful hints are below (and of course my own variations)! Enjoy!

picture courtesy of Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice

Ingredients

• 1 14oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 14oz can pumpkin puree
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 5 cloves minced garlic
• 1T chili powder
• 1t ground cumin
• 1t oregano, crushed between fingertips
• 1t sea salt
• 1.5 lbs chicken breast
• 1 heaping cup of dry chickpeas OR 2 14oz cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup corn
• 2T fresh chopped cilantro
• green onion, plain greek yogurt, avocado slices for serving

Directions

1. If using dry chickpeas, soak overnight before using in this recipe.
2. Whisk tomatoes, pumpkin, broth, garlic and spices together in the crockpot.
3. Add onion, chicken, corn and chickpeas and mix well.
4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
5. Mix cilantro in at the very end.
6. Top with green onion, yogurt, avocado, etc. and serve!!!

Yummy!

Nutrition Breakdown:
Makes about 6 servings (nutrition facts do not include garnishes)

Calories: 306
Total Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 550mg
Potassium: 477mg
Total Carbs: 45g
Dietary Fiber: 17g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 35g
Vitamin A: 195%
Vitamin C: 24%
Calcium: 12%
Iron: 20%

VERY CLEAN and VERY HEALTHY. I topped mine with avocado only, because that's how I roll but feel free to dress it up to your liking! :) ENJOY!!!

Special thanks to Cinnamon Spice for her help in making this recipe tonight!