Chicken · 30 min
Creamy Pumpkin-Parmesan Chicken with Spinach & Crispy Sage
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 655 kcal / serving
Creamy pumpkin-parmesan sauce coats tender chicken while spinach wilts into the rich skillet. The crisp sage adds a fragrant finish, making it a straightforward weeknight option.
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Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 4 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ small pkgfresh sage
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
- 1 ozParmesan cheese
- ½ (15 oz) canpure pumpkin purée
- 1 tbsptomato paste
From the pantry: black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, salt
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring cups · measuring spoons · nonstick skillet · slotted spoon · stirring spoon · tongs
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Produce
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ small pkgfresh sage
- 2 clovesgarlic
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
- 1 ozParmesan cheese
Pantry & dry goods
- 4 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ (15 oz) canpure pumpkin purée
- 1 tbsptomato paste
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 2 (5 oz) pkgs | 3 (5 oz) pkgs |
| chicken breasts, boneless skinless | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 4 fl oz | 8 fl oz | 12 fl oz |
| fresh sage | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 small pkg |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| heavy whipping cream | 4 fl oz | 8 fl oz | 12 fl oz |
| Parmesan cheese | 1 oz | 2 oz | 3 oz |
| pure pumpkin purée | ½ (15 oz) can | 1 (15 oz) can | 1 ½ (15 oz) cans |
| tomato paste | 1 tbsp | 2 tbsp | 3 tbsp |
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Directions
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Wash and dry the sage, removing the stems, then set the leaves aside.
- Add oil to the hot skillet and cook the sage leaves in a single layer until crisp, about 30 seconds; transfer to a paper towel and sprinkle with salt.
- Pat the chicken dry and slice each breast horizontally to make thin fillets; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In the hot skillet, add the chicken in a single layer and cook without turning until the underside is golden, 5–6 minutes; transfer to a plate and keep the skillet handy.
- Mince the garlic on a clean board.
- Grate the Parmesan.
- Return the skillet to medium heat, add a bit more oil if needed, then cook garlic and tomato paste, stirring until fragrant, about 15–30 seconds.
- Stir in the Parmesan, pumpkin purée, broth, cream, and a pinch of salt; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, 2–3 minutes.
- Add the spinach in batches, letting each handful wilt before adding the next.
- Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, cover, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 5–7 minutes; remove from heat and keep covered until serving.
- Plate with sauce, top with the crispy sage, and serve.
Two tips
- Prep the garlic and grate the Parmesan while the skillet heats to save time.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheats gently; swap spinach for kale if needed.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 655 kcal
- Protein
- 50 g
- Carbs
- 20 g
- Fat
- 43 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 186 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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