PUMPKIN ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN

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I love pumpkin and my kids love pasta, so this pumpkin Alfredo recipe is a match made in heaven for us. Plus, it's an extra way to get some veggies into their diet. Use dairy-free or gluten-free ingredients if needed. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. In the same skillet used to cook chicken, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in cream, pumpkin, Parmesan cheese and nutmeg until combined., Drain pasta and broccoli; stir into sauce. Slice chicken; serve with pasta mixture. Sprinkle with bacon, parsley and if desired, additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Saw Rose
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I loved the unique flavor of this dish. The pumpkin and Alfredo sauce complemented each other perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Stanley A Wilson
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The pumpkin Alfredo sauce was creamy and the chicken was tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bro Z
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pumpkin Alfredo sauce is amazing, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Riya Chowdhury
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This was my first time making pumpkin Alfredo sauce and it turned out great! The sauce was smooth and creamy, and the pumpkin flavor was subtle but noticeable. I would definitely make this dish again.


Grt Devon
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pumpkin Alfredo sauce is so rich and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Easa Zahoor
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The sauce was very creamy and the chicken was cooked well. Overall, I would say this is a good recipe, but it might not be for everyone.


Jenny Rude
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy pumpkin Alfredo sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Chris Olby
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Yowaana Oyalo
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I loved the unique flavor of this dish. The pumpkin and Alfredo sauce complemented each other perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Alif Rohan
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The pumpkin Alfredo sauce was creamy and the chicken was tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Virat Gupta
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pumpkin Alfredo sauce is amazing, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Inner Armour
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This was my first time making pumpkin Alfredo sauce and it turned out great! The sauce was smooth and creamy, and the pumpkin flavor was subtle but noticeable. I would definitely make this dish again.


Mohid Zafar
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pumpkin Alfredo sauce is so rich and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Alexandra Abarca
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The sauce was very creamy and the chicken was cooked well. Overall, I would say this is a good recipe, but it might not be for everyone.


Joel Cortez
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and the sauce was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Frejus Edgard
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I love the unique flavor of this dish. The pumpkin and Alfredo sauce pair perfectly together, and the chicken adds a nice protein boost. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting pasta dish.


Ramona Mogan
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This pumpkin alfredo with chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.