Braised Chicken With Pumpkin, Sage, & Walnuts Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken With Pumpkin, Sage, & Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small chicken or 1 medium chicken, cut into serving pieces (or your favorite mix of chicken parts); salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced carrot; 2 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced pumpkin or 2 1/2 cups butternut squash; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 1/2 cups hot chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 tablespoon dried sage, plus some for garnish (optional); 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, plus some for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 small chicken or 1 medium chicken, cut into serving pieces (or your favorite mix of chicken parts)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrot
2 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced pumpkin or 2 1/2 cups butternut squash
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups hot chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 tablespoon dried sage, plus some for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, plus some for garnish (optional)

1
Generously sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
2
Over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter in a large pan that you can fit all chicken pieces in without crowding.
3
(Note: pan must have a lid) Add chicken, skin side down, and cook slowly until chicken is golden brown color.
4
Turn pieces over, add onions, carrots, and pumpkin and cook until chicken is golden brown.
5
Once the chicken is browned, let it and the vegetables cook slowly together for 5 to 7 minutes.
6
Add about 1 3/4 c of hot stock and simmer over low heat for 30-35 minutes, slightly uncovered, checking occasionally to add more stock, if needed.
7
Transfer chicken pieces to a large serving platter.
8
Add walnuts and sage to the pot and cook for two minutes.
9
Spoon vegetables onto the serving platter around the chicken, and pour the remaining sauce in the pot over the chicken.
10
Sprinkle reserved sage and walnuts over the dish to garnish.

1513

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small chicken or 1 medium chicken, cut into serving pieces (or your favorite mix of chicken parts), salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken With Pumpkin, Sage, & Walnuts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Chicken With Pumpkin, Sage, & Walnuts

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