Chicken Baked with Pumpkin
This casserole with savory bites of lean chicken breast, pumpkin, and fresh herbs has a whopping 26 grams of protein per serving and only 187 calories.
Chicken Baked with Pumpkin
This chicken and pumpkin fall-inspired casserole is a great warming dish!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 lb. raw chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- sea salt (or Himalayan sea salt) and ground black pepper to taste; optional
- 4 cups cubed raw pumpkin (½-inch cubes)
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup low-sodium organic chicken broth
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
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Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add onion and chicken; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
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Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until well blended.
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Season with salt and pepper if desired. Transfer to an ovenproof pan or casserole dish.
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Add pumpkin, thyme, and chicken broth; cover.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until pumpkin is tender and chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
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Enjoy as is, or serve over cooked brown rice.
Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe served without rice.
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