Acorn Squash and Chicken Chili
 
 
1 Tbs    extra-virgin olive oil  
1   red onion, finely chopped  
1   red or orange bell pepper, finely chopped  
1   jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped  
2   garlic cloves, finely chopped  
1 Tbs    Chinese five-spice powder  
2 tsp    chili powder  
1   acorn squash (about 2 lbs), halved lengthwise  
1   whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 1.5 lbs), cut into 1" pieces  
1   can diced tomatoes with their juices, (28 oz)  
1 cup    light beer, such as pilsner  
1 Tbs    unsweetened cocoa powder  
1 tsp    brown sugar  
1   can pinto beans, (15.5 oz) drained  
3   limes (2 juiced, about 3 TBS of juice; 1 cut into wedges for serving)  
  Cilantro, for serving  
  FF sour cream, for serving  
 
1 Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, five-spice powder, and chili powder, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the squash pieces, chicken pieces, tomatoes, beer, cocoa powder and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
2 Stir in the pinto beans and lime juice and cook 5 minutes. Let the stew cool slightly, then ladle into bowls and top each serving with some cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a lime wedge.
 
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