Description
This Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken is a creamy, savory dish that combines tender chicken with a rich pumpkin sauce. It is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, chicken broth, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring sauce to a simmer, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-sear and Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg