One Pot Chicken Pumpkin Alfredo

One Pot Chicken Pumpkin Alfredo is an savory fall recipe that requires very little effort. 

One of the reasons I enjoy doing this “month of pumpkin” thing is because it forces me to come up with new ideas and try new things that I otherwise wouldn’t.

The one thing I’ve learned since starting this series two years ago is that pumpkin is incredibly versatile. It makes for great desserts, but my waistline can’t handle a whole month of sweets. So discovering new ways to add it to our dinners is a fun little challenge.

While I was planning this month’s posts, I thought, “What if I made a pumpkin alfredo sauce?” I love pumpkin pasta sauces, so this seemed like a great plan.

Then I remembered one of my favorite dishes from Cook Craft Love: One Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo. It’s made in one pot so it speaks to my inner lazy person. And why come up with a whole alfredo recipe when I have one I love just sitting there?

Using her recipe as a base, I managed to create something wonderful.

One Pot Chicken Pumpkin Alfredo

• 1 pound of chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 1/2 tsps garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp basil
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
• 1 box fettuccine
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Step 01: Pour the olive oil into your pot and cook until brown and no longer pink in the middle. You can cook the chicken and then cut it (how I prefer it) or cut it and then cook it.

Step 02: Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, pumpkin, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.

Step 03: Once the liquid is boiling, add your pasta and cook according to the directions on the back.

Step 04: Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until sauce is has thickened. Add Parmesan and enjoy!

The original recipe is mostly intact, with a few additions on my part. If you want regular alfredo, absolutely check out Cook Craft Love‘s website. Take a look at her other recipes, as well. She’s one of my favorite food bloggers and it’s mostly because her recipes are all simple and easy for someone as lazy as I am to get motivated to actually make. 😛

As for this recipe, it was fantastic. I actually prefer more garlic, but this is a nice amount without it being what some might call overwhelming. The pumpkin added a nice flavor and texture. The cinnamon was barely noticeable, but I can’t decide if that’s a good thing or not. I would hesitate to add more cinnamon to this.

If you’re looking for a great, easy fall recipe, this is it!

One Pot Chicken Pumpkin Alfredo

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Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 15m Cooking Time: 15m

Ingredients

• 1 pound of chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 1/2 tsps garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp basil
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
• 1 box fettuccine
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1: Pour the olive oil into your pot and cook until brown and no longer pink in the middle. You can cook the chicken and then cut it (how I prefer it) or cut it and then cook it.

2: Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, pumpkin, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.

3: Once the liquid is boiling, add your pasta and cook according to the directions on the back.

4: Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until sauce is has thickened. Add Parmesan and enjoy!

One Pot Chicken Pumpkin Alfredo was last modified: April 24th, 2017 by Chelsey