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Easy Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta

This Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta combines creamy pumpkin, Parmesan, and tender chicken for a comforting dish that’s irresistible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Servings 4 People

Equipment

  • 1 Braiser or a large shallow pan
  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Grater
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4-5 portions of pasts spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Mozarella
  • Chopped fresh parsley or micro greens

Instructions
 

Sear the Chicken:

  • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside for 10 minuets to rest.

Make the Pasta:

  • While the chicken is cooking bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to the instructions. Drain when al dente and coat with olive oil.

Prepare the Pumpkin Cream Sauce:

  • Lower the heat to medium, add butter to the pan, and let it melt.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Create the Sauce:

  • Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and add all spices.
  • Whisk in the pumpkin purée, heavy cream, Parmesan and Mozarella cheese. Stir well to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly and flavors meld together.

Return the Chicken and Pasta:

  • Add the seared chicken and pasta back into the pan, spooning some sauce over each piece. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to soak up the creamy, pumpkin-flavored sauce.

Serve:

  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or micro greens and serve.
Keyword Marry me chicken, Pumpkin