The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Best Pumpkin Chicken Curry Recipe, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, spiced pumpkin sauce. This easy-to-make curry is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring only 30-40 minutes from start to finish. Rich in nutrients and bursting with warmth from spices and coconut milk, it’s an ideal choice for cozy dinners. Serve it over rice or your favorite grain for a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Ingredients
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- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (13.5 oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- Juice of one small lemon
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté chicken in batches until cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until soft.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and lemon juice; mix well.
- Stir in seasonings and return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld.
- Serve over rice or your preferred grain, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg