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WW Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Pumpkin Black Bean Chili
This slow cooker pumpkin black bean chili is another winner from the Fix-It and Forget-It New Cookbook: 250 New Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes (affiliate link) by Phyllis Good.
One of my favorite cookbook finds since beginning my Year of Crock Pot Cooking Challenge.
I made a few modifications to the original pumpkin black bean chili recipe to make it work with what I had around. I also wanted to try to make the batch a bit smaller so we wouldn’t be swimming in chili 🙂
Skinny on Simply Filling Slow Cooker Pumpkin Black Bean Chili
The recipe calls for 2-1/2 cups of chopped cooked turkey. I replaced it with 1-1/2 cups chopped leftover cooked lean chicken I had in the freezer.
I also used 1 can of black beans instead of 2, and cut back a little on the chicken broth.
Both Rod and I liked this chili a lot.
Served with slow cooker cornbread, it really hit the spot.
Satisfying, but not as heavy as traditional chili. And like most chilis, it tasted even better leftover.
Nobody would ever guess that this slow cooked black bean chili has pumpkin in it. But it helps to make it thicker and less “tomatoey.”
Find out how to make your own homemade pressure cooker pumpkin puree
How Many Calories/WW Points in this Pumpkin Black Bean Chili?
According to my calculations, each 1-cup serving has 162 calories and:
2 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
0 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
0 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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If you like this simple chili recipe made with black beans and pumpkin, be sure to check out my other easy, healthy Weight Watchers friendly recipes including 3-Bean Turkey Sausage Chili, Stovetop or Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Chili, Easy BBQ Turkey Chili, White Bean Chicken Chili Verde and Mom’s Best Chili
Are You Ready To Slow Cook Yourself Slim?
Watch this demonstration from Cooking with Phyllis to see how easy it is to make your own pumpkin black bean chili:
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WW Simply Filling Slow Cooker Pumpkin Black Bean Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1-1/2 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 can (14-16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked lean turkey or chicken
- 2 cups (about 14-16 ounces) canned unsweetened pumpkin puree (affiliate link)
- 1 can (14-15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, cheese, fresh chilis, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- Place all the ingredients in your slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW, 6 to 8 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Adapted from Fix-It and Forget-It New Cookbook: 250 New Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes (affiliate link) by Phyllis Good.
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Learn how to make your own Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean Chili:
More Weight Watchers Recipes for Stew & Chili:
- Spicy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili (OrganizeYourselfSkinny)
- Chunky Veggie Pumpkin Chili (HungryGirl)
- Chicken & Black Bean Chili (MealPlanningMommies)
- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew (SkinnyKitchen)
- Turkey, Corn & Black Bean Chili (RecipeDiaries)
- Crock Pot Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili (SkinnyTaste)
- Mushroom & Black Bean Crock Pot Chili (LaaLoosh)
I made this slow cooker pumpkin black bean chili with my Choose-A-Crock Slow Cooker (affiliate link) which you can check out on Amazon:
Have you ever made this with beef broth instead of chicken broth?
Hi Jan, I’m sure it would be delicious with beef broth. ~Martha
I followed the directions exactly and this turned out so liquidy for me. Mor the consistency of soup than chili. Any idea what might have gone wrong?
Hi Karen, Not sure why it would have turned out so liquidy. There are just so many variables in cooking, it’s hard to troubleshoot from afar. Sorry I can’t be of more helps. ~Martha
Oh my gosh, this was FANTASTIC. SO GOOD. And I loved how little effort went into making it taste that great. 🙂
This is delicious! I may try adding pumpkin to some other tomatoey sauces. I really like how it tames down the acid bite of the tomatoes. I actually used left over shredded pork in place of the chicken, but still delicious.
Was your leftover chicken from the freezer cooked or uncooked? If cooked, should it take less time in the crock pot to avoid the chicken becoming tough?
I had the same exact question. I was wondering why it had to cook so long. Sounds amazing and for only 2 smart points/cup – I’m all over this!!
Hi Cyndy,
I made the recipe as written, adding the cooked chicken with everything else. Since it’s cooked chicken you can add it whenever you want including at the end if you prefer.