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Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, pumpkin puree, and aromatic spices, perfect for a romantic dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine or any pasta of choice
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Sauce
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp olive oil
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Prepare Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add pumpkin puree, heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and nutmeg. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Combine
  1. Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side salad and a glass of white wine.

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