How to Make Chicken-Pumpkin Alfredo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken-Pumpkin Alfredo is a rich, creamy and flavorful pasta dish that combines the savory taste of chicken with the subtle sweetness of pumpkin in a decadent alfredo sauce. This dish is perfect for cozy fall evenings and is sure to impress any crowd. With just the right amount of creaminess and a hint of pumpkin flavor, this dish will become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

The star of this dish is the creamy alfredo sauce, which is infused with pumpkin puree to give it a u...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 10 ounces chicken tenderloin strips
  • ¼ teaspoon dried sage
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic; stir until browned and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add half-and-half, pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir to incorporate.
  • Melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken strips with sage, granulated garlic, remaining salt, and remaining pepper. Add chicken and cook in the hot butter until golden and no longer pink in the centers, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the chopped basil to the pumpkin Alfredo sauce.
  • Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to the sauce. Toss to combine and serve.
  • Nutrition

    631 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 896mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 75g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 233mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 420mg