One-pot Pumpkin Chicken Pasta
One-pot pumpkin chicken pasta, a great way to use a couple of ingredients in the same pot to have a delicious meal, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 698kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided (1 Tbsp for the chicken, one for the rest)
- 1 pound chicken breast cubed
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 tsp for the chicken, 1/2 tsp for the rest
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided in half
- 1 medium size onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 1/8 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta I used linguine
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 sprigs parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prep
- Slice the onion, mince your garlic and set aside.
- Cube your chicken breast and set aside.
Cooking
- Heat the dutch oven, and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Add half of the chicken to brown for approximately 2 minutes per side just until it is no longer pink. Season while cooking (adding salt and pepper). Repeat with the second batch of chicken. Set it aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the dutch oven. Saute the onions and the garlic for 5 minutes.
- Now add the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and the seasonings: salt, pepper, chili flakes, and nutmeg, mix.
- Stir in the pasta and the chicken. Let it cook covered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check the pasta, once it is done turn off the heat. And mix in the cream cheese.
- Serve with some fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 93.1g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 18.6g | Cholesterol: 99.8mg | Sodium: 1071.5mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1950IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg
