Creamy Pumpkin Marry Me Chicken
A cozy, savory twist on the classic Marry Me Chicken that features a rich pumpkin and parmesan sauce perfect for autumn nights.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so special about a creamy pan sauce, and adding pumpkin makes it the ultimate fall comfort food. This dish takes all the savory notes of sun dried tomatoes and garlic, then adds a velvety pumpkin finish that coats the chicken beautifully. It is a wonderful way to enjoy seasonal flavors without spending all night in the kitchen.
My best tip for this recipe is to make sure you use freshly grated parmesan cheese. It melts much better into the sauce than the pre shredded kind, which helps you get that perfectly smooth texture we all love.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Season your chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes per side until it is golden brown and cooked through, then remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until it smells fragrant.
- 5
Stir in the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and heavy cream until well combined.
- 6
Add the sun dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- 7
Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top.
- 8
Let it simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh sage before serving.
💡 Tips
This dish tastes wonderful served over a bed of pasta or steamed rice to soak up the extra sauce. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
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