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Pumpkin Curry Chicken
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Pumpkin Curry Chicken (30 Minute Fall Meal)

Warm up with a bowl of pumpkin curry chicken, a cozy fall dinner packed with flavor! Ready in 30 minutes, it's the ultimate comfort food!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 387kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced small
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced small
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups unsalted chicken bone broth
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon monk fruit
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
  • 2 fresh limes

Instructions

  • Place a 12-inch nonstick skillet on the stove.
  • Turn the heat to medium-high.
  • When the pan is hot, add the olive oil.
  • Add the chicken and break it up.
  • Cook the chicken for four minutes.
  • Add all of the dried seasonings.
  • Cook for two minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the curry paste and garlic.
  • Cook for two minutes, working it into the chicken,
  • Add the pumpkin. Cook for four minutes.
  • Add peppers and scallions. Cook for two minutes.
  • Add chickpeas and bone broth.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Taste the curry and add salt if needed.
  • Want a sweeter curry? Stir in one teaspoon of monk fruit.
  • Taste and adjust the sweetness again.
  • Add the cilantro and half-and-half.
  • Bring to a simmer and remove from the heat.
  • Squeeze in the juice of a lime.
  • Do a final taste test for salt and sweetness.
  • Garnish with scallions and cilantro.
  • Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 1130mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12174IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 4mg