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Marry Me Chicken in Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Using pumpkin cream sauce is a delicious way to highlight fall flavors in a completely different way!

Original recipe: halfbakedharvest.com

Yield:
6 servings
Prep:
10 min
Cook:
20 min
Total:
30 min
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Marry Me Chicken in Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
  2. 6 boneless chicken breasts, or thighs
  3. salt and black pepper
  4. 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  5. chili flakes
  6. 2 tablespoons salted butter
  7. 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  8. 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  9. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  10. 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  11. 3/4 cup pumpkin purèe
  12. 3/4 cup dry white wine or broth
  13. 1 cup heavy cream
  14. 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  15. 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  16. 1/2 cup shredded gouda cheese
  17. fresh basil, for serving

Instructions

  1. Drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large skillet with sides. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside
  2. Add the chicken to the skillet and toss with the sun-dried tomato oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, 3-5 minutes per side. Add the butter, garlic, thyme, sage, and season with chili flakes. Cook until lightly golden, 2 minutes
  3. Mix in the pumpkin, tomato paste, and wine or broth. Bring to a boil, cook for 3-5 minutes, then add the cream, nutmeg, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle over both cheeses
  4. Serve the chicken topped with fresh basil and crusty bread for dipping. YUM