Chicken and Heirloom Pumpkin With Thyme Butter Sauce

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 4
Delicious Chicken and Heirloom Pumpkin With Thyme Butter Sauce recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast , cut into strips
1/4 small fresh pumpkin , seeds removed
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried coriander
2 cups fresh spinach or 2 cups wild greens
1/4 lemon , juice of
olive oil
salt
pepper
4 -5 sprigs fresh thyme , leaves removed and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons flour
1/2 cup chicken stock
salt
1 dash heavy cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
300
Sugar
2g
Fat
12g
This Chicken and Heirloom Pumpkin With Thyme Butter Sauce recipe is a delicious and healthy main dish that is perfect for any meal of the day. The juicy chicken breast is seasoned with fragrant herbs and cooked to perfection. The tender and flavorful heirloom pumpkin is roasted in the oven to bring out its natural sweetness. The dish is finished with a creamy and rich thyme butter sauce that ties all the flavors together. The addition of fresh spinach or wild greens adds a healthy and flavorful twist to this classic dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.Cut pumpkin into slices. Coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in oven for 20-30 minutes.
3.Season chicken with sage, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook in pan with 1 tbsp olive oil until cooked through.
4.Add chopped thyme, butter, and flour to the pan. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5.Gradually add chicken stock, stirring constantly. Add a dash of heavy cream.
6.In a separate pan, cook spinach or wild greens with lemon juice until wilted.
7.Plate the chicken, pumpkin, and greens. Top with thyme butter sauce. Enjoy!

PROS

Chicken is a great source of protein.
Pumpkin is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Spinach is low in calories and high in nutrients.

CONS

This dish may be high in fat due to the use of butter and heavy cream.
Those with spinach allergies should avoid this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish provides a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin A and potassium from the pumpkin, and iron and calcium from the spinach.

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