Best Pumpkin Chicken Recipe: Comforting & Easy for Home Cooks
The Best Pumpkin Chicken combines the comforting flavors of pumpkin and tender chicken in a simple, easy-to-follow recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and seasonings.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or bread.
- Leftovers can be used in sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe