Chicken In Pumpkin Sauce Recipe

This delightful Chicken in Creamy Pumpkin Sauce recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal! Made with pre-cooked chicken (or leftover turkey!), this recipe boasts a rich, autumnal flavor profile in under an hour. Perfect for a cozy night in, it's sure to become a family favorite. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 450.6 kcal
Protein 115g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken In Pumpkin Sauce

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How to Make Chicken In Pumpkin Sauce

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup applesauce, 2 cloves minced garlic to the pot.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup apple juice (or more, to desired consistency).
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper (start with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, adjust to taste).
  5. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 5 minutes).
  6. Add 2 cups cooked chicken (or turkey), shredded or cubed.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and flavors have melded.
  8. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetable. Enjoy with crusty multi-grain bread for dipping!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

20g

Carbs

6g