Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pumpkin Alfredo
A delicious and creamy pasta dish combining tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and pumpkin for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 lbs penne pasta (or any pasta)
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Dairy
- 2 tablespoons light butter of choice
- 1 medium brown onion (sliced thinly)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed or minced)
- 1 lbs skinless chicken breast tenders (cubed)
- 1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh, steamed until soft)
- 2 cups skim/low fat milk
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon vegetable stock powder
- 1 pinch salt to season
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of water.
- Sauté onion in butter until transparent; add garlic and cook briefly. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in pumpkin and milk; simmer until thickened. Add broccoli, parmesan, stock powder, and salt; cook until broccoli is tender.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency. Mix in cooked pasta and serve.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add a splash of extra milk or reserved pasta water.