Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring chicken baked with cheesy garlic pumpkin sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and pour the pumpkin mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pumpkin mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the pumpkin mixture.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Pumpkin Chicken Bake, Chicken Bake, Pumpkin Recipe, Cheesy Chicken