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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
Servings: 4 People
Course: dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

Sear the Chicken:
  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. 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:
  1. 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:
  1. Lower the heat to medium, add butter to the pan, and let it melt.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Create the Sauce:
  1. 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.
  2. Whisk in the pumpkin purée, heavy cream, Parmesan and Mozarella cheese. Stir well to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly and flavors meld together.
Return the Chicken and Pasta:
  1. 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:
  1. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or micro greens and serve.