Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta, a dish that promises to impress your loved ones with its creamy pumpkin sauce and tender chicken. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe combines rich seasonal ingredients to create a meal that’s as delightful to the eyes as it is to the palate. Whether it’s a romantic date night or a family dinner, this versatile dish is sure to become a favorite. Ready in just 30 minutes, you can enjoy all the comforts of home-cooked goodness without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4–5 portions of pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté seasoned chicken breasts in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and herbs; simmer.
- Mix in pumpkin purée and heavy cream; stir until well combined.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce, add Parmesan cheese, and top with sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg