Description
Marry Me Pumpkin Chicken Pasta is a creamy, dreamy dish that elegantly combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich pumpkin sauce. Infused with aromatic garlic and Italian herbs, this delightful meal is perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can create an impressive dish that may lead to unforgettable moments at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz farfalle or penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Create flavor base: In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (around 3 minutes).
- Make the sauce: Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream. Add Italian seasoning and salt; simmer gently while stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta: In a separate pot, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Combine: Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet with cooked pasta and spinach. Toss until combined; add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg