Marry Me Chicken in Pumpkin Cream Sauce: An Indulgent Delight
This Marry Me Chicken in Pumpkin Cream Sauce is a rich and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brown the chicken on both sides in the skillet, about 5 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree and heavy cream until smooth.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish and pour the pumpkin cream sauce over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with your choice of herbs.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Pumpkin Cream Sauce, Chicken Recipes, Indulgent Recipes