I am currently on the east coast staying with my mother. When I visit I cook several recipes for her freezer. This Butternut Squash and Chicken Chili is a perfect thing to freeze especially when it's FREEZING outside!
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups butternut squash, cubed and peeled
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 envelope reduced-sodium chili seasoning mix
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Directions
1In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; sauté carrots, celery and onion until tender, 6 - 8 minutes. Stir in squash, tomato, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, coriander and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until squash is tender, 20 - 25 minutes. Stir in chicken; heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Freeze option
Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.