, turn it on and you are good to go.

I also love how incredibly filling this dish is too even without adding any meat.  The butternut squash is melt-in-your-mouth tender, the farro is deliciously chewy and the flavors just bring everything together.  Oh and did I mention you literally just throw everything into your crock pot and you’re done?  Perfect for those busy weeknights or to serve a crowd on the weekends!

If you’ve never tried farro before then run, do not walk, to your local grocery store and purchase this NOW.  I promise you’ll thank me later.  Farro is super rich in protein, fiber and iron which is why I actually prefer this grain over quinoa sometimes due to its great nutritional value.  The texture is similar to brown rice only a lot “meatier” making it the perfect ingredient for this chili and I love that it just soaks up all of the flavors while it cooks.  Farro also maintains its delicious chewy texture long after cooking which means it will never get mushy!  Yep perfect for soups, stews and – you guessed it – CHILI, but farro also tastes great all on its own tossed in a salad or even as a side dish.

There are several different types of farro (whole grain, pearled, and semi-pearled), but for this particular recipe I used pearled farro.  Pearled means that the husk has been removed which makes the cooking time super quick (only 20 minutes!), but it tastes awesome slow cooked too.  I mean you can clearly see why this has become such a staple in our home – it’s versatile with tons of nutritional benefits and just so happens to be super convenient!

To make things easier when preparing this recipe, you can purchase pre-chopped butternut squash right from the store.  However, not all stores carry pre-chopped squash so here’s my simple method for peeling and cutting your own butternut squash.

The best part about making this butternut squash chili is how simple it is to throw together!

  This butternut squash chili makes great leftovers!  Farro has this magic ability of soaking up so much flavor without ever getting soggy which makes it great for meal prep.  This chili will last in your refrigerator in a sealed, airtight container for.  You can easily reheat it in the microwave or stovetop for a quick, delicious meal.

  If planning to freeze this chili, let it cool completely then store in a sealed, airtight container in the freezer for up to .  When ready to enjoy, let the chili thaw out in the fridge then reheat on the stovetop or microwave.  Feel free to add a tablespoon or two of water or broth to add some moisture back into the sauce, if needed.

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Hope you all enjoy this Butternut Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Farro Chili and if you love this as much as we do, please leave me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ below and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing all your delicious recreations!