PUMPKIN ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN

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I love pumpkin and my kids love pasta, so this pumpkin Alfredo recipe is a match made in heaven for us. Plus, it's an extra way to get some veggies into their diet. Use dairy-free or gluten-free ingredients if needed. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. In the same skillet used to cook chicken, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in cream, pumpkin, Parmesan cheese and nutmeg until combined., Drain pasta and broccoli; stir into sauce. Slice chicken; serve with pasta mixture. Sprinkle with bacon, parsley and if desired, additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.