Easy Chicken Pumpkin Alfredo Recipe That Warms Your Soul
This comforting chicken pumpkin Alfredo combines creamy pumpkin sauce with tender chicken and pasta for a cozy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces Boneless chicken breasts (sliced thin)
Sauce
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for searing chicken)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Pasta
- 8 ounces Fettuccine or linguine pasta
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the sliced chicken until cooked through; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, then stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream. Simmer until heated through.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, simmer longer to thicken or add a bit more Parmesan.