Chicken, Pumpkin, Dinner, Main Dish (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves.
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried.
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided.
05 - 3 tablespoons flour, divided.
06 - 4 cups mushrooms, sliced or quartered.
07 - 1 small onion, chopped.
08 - 3 tablespoons butter, divided.
09 - 2 cups cubed pumpkin.
10 - 2½ cups vegetable or chicken broth.
11 - ½ cup cream.
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
13 - Mashed potatoes (for serving).

Instructions:

01 - Cut each chicken breast into 2 thinner fillets. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
02 - Place chicken in a Ziploc bag, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and coat with 2 tablespoons of flour. Set aside.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook chicken fillets for 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Remove to a plate.
04 - In the same pot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook mushrooms and onions for 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
05 - Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pot, then add pumpkin and cook for 2-3 minutes.
06 - Return chicken to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes with the pumpkin.
07 - Add broth and bring to a boil. Cook covered over medium heat for 3 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
08 - Mix a few tablespoons of broth with the cream, then add the cream mixture back to the pot.
09 - Add parsley, mushrooms, and onions. Cook uncovered for 1 minute to thicken the sauce.
10 - Serve over mashed potatoes.

Notes:

01 - This dish is a hearty and flavorful combination of tender chicken, pumpkin, and mushrooms.
02 - It's perfect for a cozy dinner, served with mashed potatoes for a complete meal.