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Chicken Pumpkin

A comforting and flavorful Chicken Pumpkin dish blending savory chicken with sweet pumpkin, perfect for autumn dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups diced chicken breast Opt for organic or free-range chicken for better flavor. Thighs can also be used.
  • 2 cups diced pumpkin Fresh pumpkin is preferred, but canned pumpkin can work for a faster prep.
  • 1 each onion, chopped Sweet onions or yellow onions are recommended.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances the flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Virgin or extra virgin olive oil works best.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust according to taste; kosher salt is preferable.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Smoked paprika adds depth.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Homemade is preferred, but low-sodium store-bought is fine.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped Fresh herbs are recommended for aroma.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Cooking
  1. Add the diced chicken and brown for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the pumpkin, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until pumpkin is tender and chicken is cooked.
  4. Stir in the fresh rosemary right before serving.

Notes

Let ingredients come to room temperature before cooking for even results. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.