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Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta

Creamy Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta to Warm Your Heart

Creamy Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta captures the essence of fall with its rich sauce and tender chicken, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta (Spaghetti, Linguine, or Bucatini)
For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Salted Butter Unsalted can be used, adjust salt accordingly
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for vegetarian version
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Use fresh for extra kick
  • 1 tsp Dried Sage Can be swapped with rosemary
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Purée Butternut squash purée can be used
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Pecorino is a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese Omit for dairy-free version
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley or Microgreens

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the salted butter, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scrape up any browned bits. Add thyme, sage, and crushed red pepper. Whisk in pumpkin purée and heavy cream, stir until combined and season to taste.
  5. Return the pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet. Toss for 2-3 minutes over low heat to coat everything in sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley or microgreens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and taste as you cook to adjust seasonings.

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