Chicken and Pumpkin Pasta: The Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
A delicious recipe for Chicken and Pumpkin Pasta that combines creamy pumpkin sauce with tender chicken and pasta for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until combined and heated through.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well to coat.
Notes
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg