Description
A comforting twist on classic Alfredo, this dish features creamy pumpkin puree and tender chicken for a hearty meal that’s perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 cup Heavy Cream or Dairy-free Cream Alternative
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cups Spinach or Seasonal Vegetables
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Arrange chicken and chop onion and garlic.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and grill the chicken until done.
- Remove and rest the chicken: Allow the chicken to rest after cooking.
- Cook the aromatics: In the same skillet, cook onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Build the sauce: Add pumpkin puree and heavy cream, then season.
- Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan until creamy.
- Incorporate the spinach: Let cook until wilted.
- Finish the chicken: Slice and return chicken to sauce.
- Serve it up: Enjoy over pasta, quinoa, or rice.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes. Great served with garlic bread or a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pumpkin alfredo, high protein, comfort food, chicken, italian recipe