Chicken and Pumpkin Pasta: The Best Fall Comfort Dish at Home
A delightful combination of chicken and pumpkin in a creamy pasta that’s perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine cooked pasta with the chicken and pumpkin mixture.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or sage.
- Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Chicken and Pumpkin Pasta, fall recipes, comfort food