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    "credit": "Photo: \"Healthy Chili with Chicken and Pumpkin\" by FitTasteTic, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Healthy_Chili_with_Chicken_and_Pumpkin.jpg), licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-10-17T00:00:00Z",
  "recipe": {
    "categories": [
      "Dinner",
      "Soups"
    ],
    "cookMinutes": 40,
    "cuisine": "American",
    "dietTags": [
      "Gluten-Free",
      "High-Protein",
      "Dairy-Free Option"
    ],
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "ingredients": [
      {
        "item": "boneless skinless chicken breasts",
        "note": "2 large, pounded to an even 3/4-inch thickness",
        "quantity": "1.5",
        "unit": "lb"
      },
      {
        "item": "smoked paprika",
        "note": "divided",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "tbsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "kosher salt",
        "note": "divided",
        "quantity": "1.5",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "freshly ground black pepper",
        "quantity": "0.5",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "olive oil",
        "note": "divided",
        "quantity": "2",
        "unit": "tbsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "yellow onion",
        "note": "diced",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "large"
      },
      {
        "item": "red bell pepper",
        "note": "diced",
        "quantity": "1"
      },
      {
        "item": "poblano or Anaheim peppers",
        "note": "seeded and diced",
        "quantity": "2"
      },
      {
        "item": "garlic",
        "note": "minced",
        "quantity": "4",
        "unit": "cloves"
      },
      {
        "item": "chili powder",
        "quantity": "2",
        "unit": "tbsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "ground cumin",
        "quantity": "2",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "ground cinnamon",
        "quantity": "0.5",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "tomato paste",
        "quantity": "2",
        "unit": "tbsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "pie pumpkin or butternut squash",
        "note": "peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)",
        "quantity": "1.5",
        "unit": "lb"
      },
      {
        "item": "cherry tomatoes",
        "note": "halved",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      {
        "item": "red kidney beans",
        "note": "drained and rinsed",
        "quantity": "2",
        "unit": "15-oz cans"
      },
      {
        "item": "low-sodium chicken broth",
        "quantity": "2",
        "unit": "cups"
      },
      {
        "item": "fresh lime juice",
        "note": "about half a lime",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "tbsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "sour cream or Greek yogurt",
        "note": "for serving; skip for dairy-free",
        "quantity": "0.5",
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      {
        "item": "fresh cilantro",
        "note": "chopped, for serving",
        "quantity": "0.25",
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      {
        "item": "toasted pepitas",
        "note": "for serving",
        "quantity": "0.25",
        "unit": "cup"
      }
    ],
    "keywords": [
      "pumpkin chili",
      "chicken chili",
      "pumpkin chicken chili",
      "fall chili",
      "one-pot chili",
      "healthy chili",
      "game day chili",
      "butternut squash chili",
      "fall dinner",
      "cozy dinner",
      "Halloween dinner"
    ],
    "prepMinutes": 20,
    "servings": 6,
    "steps": [
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 3,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
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        "instruction": "Pat the chicken dry. Rub it all over with 1 tsp of the smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp of the salt and the black pepper."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 12,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          4
        ],
        "instruction": "Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken without moving it until deeply golden, 5 to 6 minutes per side, until it reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part. Move it to a cutting board to rest; keep the drippings in the pot."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 6,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          5,
          6,
          7
        ],
        "instruction": "Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil, the onion, red bell pepper and poblanos. Cook, stirring often and scraping up the browned bits, until softened and lightly golden, about 6 minutes."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 2,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          8,
          9,
          10,
          11,
          12
        ],
        "instruction": "Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, the remaining 2 tsp smoked paprika, the cinnamon and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and brick red, about 2 minutes."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 3,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          13,
          14,
          15,
          16
        ],
        "instruction": "Add the pumpkin cubes, cherry tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken broth and the remaining 1 tsp salt. Stir well and bring to a simmer."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 20,
        "instruction": "Partially cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin is fork-tender but still holds its shape, 18 to 20 minutes. Press a few pumpkin cubes against the side of the pot to thicken the chili; if it still looks thin, simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 4,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          17,
          18,
          19,
          20
        ],
        "instruction": "Turn off the heat, stir in the lime juice and taste for salt. Slice the rested chicken across the grain. Ladle the chili into bowls, fan the chicken slices on top and finish with sour cream, cilantro and pepitas."
      }
    ],
    "summary": "A chunky one-pot fall chili with tender simmered pumpkin cubes, kidney beans, peppers and smoky spices, topped with juicy seared chicken breast. Hearty, gluten-free and ready in about an hour, it's the cozy game-day dinner for the first truly cold weekend of autumn.",
    "tags": [
      "Fall",
      "Pumpkin",
      "Chili",
      "One Pot",
      "Game Day",
      "Comfort Food",
      "Weeknight"
    ],
    "title": "Smoky Pumpkin Chicken Chili",
    "totalMinutes": 60
  },
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  "revision": 1,
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  "updatedAt": "2026-10-17T12:11:03.594540Z"
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