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pasta & chicken in pumpkin cream sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Samantha Dean
Ozark, AL

I never really cared a lot for pumpkin until I came across this recipe. If you are looking for an elegant dish that doesnt take alot of time, this is the one for you. Great for company, family dinners or just curling up by yourself to relax.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For pasta & chicken in pumpkin cream sauce

  • 8 oz
    (3 cups) uncooked dried farfalle (bow tie) or penne pasta
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter or oleo
  • 1 1/4 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 tsp
    finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 c
    libby's 100% pure pumpkin
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 3/4 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    coarsly chopped toasted pecans

How To Make pasta & chicken in pumpkin cream sauce

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, melt butter in 12 inch skillet until sizzling; add chicken and garlic. Cook over medium/high heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center (8 to 10 minutes). Add cooked pasta.
  • 3
    Combine pumpkin, chicken broth, whipping cream, sage and salt in medium bowl. Pour over pasta mixture, gently toss to coat. Cook over medium heat until heated through (3 to 5 minutes). Sprinkle with pecans.

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