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Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta

Creamy Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta for Cozy Nights

A heartwarming Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta that's creamy and comforting, perfect for fall evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Can be substituted with turkey or tofu.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil or butter.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Best choices include spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with additional olive oil.
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can use vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Use fresh if available.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Sage Use fresh if available.
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Omit for less spice.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Canned or homemade works well.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can substitute for vegan.
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese Omit for dairy-free version.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and rest for about 10 minutes.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, roughly 8-10 minutes. Drain and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Add thyme, sage, and red pepper flakes. Stir in pumpkin purée and heavy cream, whisk until smooth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Slice the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet. Add drained pasta, tossing to coat in the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with parsley or micro greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow chicken to rest to retain juices. Cook pasta until al dente to avoid mushiness. Adjust seasonings before serving.

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