Fast Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash

Rotisserie chicken helps make this hearty chili superspeedy without sacrificing rich, deep, and complex flavor.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash
2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
2 (14.5-ounce) cans unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
3 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon grated lime rind

How to Make It

Step 1

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add squash; sauté 8 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides. Remove squash from pan; set aside.

Step 2

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add 5 teaspoons garlic, onion, and next 7 ingredients (through red pepper) to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add stock; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

Step 3

Place 1 cup beans in a small bowl; mash with a potato masher or a fork. Add mashed beans, remaining 1 cup beans, and reserved squash to pan. Cook 3 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Step 4

Combine remaining 1 teaspoon garlic, cilantro, and lime rind in a small bowl. Top each serving with about 1 teaspoon cilantro mixture

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