Crock Pot Butternut Chili

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this hearty and wholesome Crock Pot Butternut Chili, a flavorful fusion of tender butternut squash, protein-packed beans, and a medley of savory spices. Perfectly balanced with optional ground turkey or beef and a touch of cinnamon for subtle sweetness, this slow cooker chili is a cozy, hands-off delight that requires just 20 minutes of prep time. The combination of vibrant bell peppers, garlic, and smoky chili powder creates a rich and aromatic base, while the slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld into perfection. Whether you’re serving it as a vegetarian dish or a hearty meat version, this gluten-free, nutrient-packed chili pairs beautifully with toppings like shredded cheese, creamy avocado, or a zesty squeeze of lime. Ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this easy crock pot recipe is sure to become a family favorite for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 pound Ground turkey or beef (optional for a meat version)
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) Diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) Tomato sauce
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional for a hint of sweetness)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

If using meat, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey or beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 2

To the crock pot, add the butternut squash, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper.

Step 3

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, cinnamon (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Pour the broth over the mixture and stir to combine. If using cooked meat, add it to the pot at this stage.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the butternut squash is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 6

Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or spices if desired.

Step 7

Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3596.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2318.7

Total Fat 70.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 5320.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 271.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 93.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.0g
Protein 168.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 968.2mg	0%
Iron 36.2mg	0%
Potassium 7200.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.5%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 45.4%