Chicken and Heirloom Pumpkin With Thyme Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken and Heirloom Pumpkin With Thyme Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips; 14 small fresh pumpkin, seeds removed; ¼ teaspoon dried sage; ¼ teaspoon dried coriander; 2 cups fresh spinach or 2 cups wild greens; 14 lemon, juice of; olive oil; salt; pepper; 4 -5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons flour; ½ cup chicken stock; salt; 1 dash heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
14 small fresh pumpkin, seeds removed
¼ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried coriander
2 cups fresh spinach or 2 cups wild greens
14 lemon, juice of
olive oil
salt
pepper
4 -5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons flour
½ cup chicken stock
salt
1 dash heavy cream

1
Cut the pumpkin into 1/4-inch thick slices.
2
Add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan.
3
Season pumpkin with salt and cook pumpkin until nicely browned on each side over medium heat.
4
Remove from pan and set aside.
5
Season chicken with salt, pepper, sage and dried coriander.
6
Add a bit more olive oil to the pan and cook chicken until nicely browned on both sides - about 6 minutes.
7
Remove the chicken from the pan (set aside with the pumpkin).
8
Add butter to the pan and whisk in 2 teaspoons of flour.
9
Whisk for about a minute, then add the chicken stock.
10
Add a dash of cream to the sauce, season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
11
Toss the spinach with lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil.
12
Arrange a small pile of spinach on the plate, top with 2 pieces of pumpkin and 2 pieces of chicken.
13
Drizzle thyme sauce over the top and enjoy.

588

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips, 14 small fresh pumpkin, seeds removed, ¼ teaspoon dried sage, ¼ teaspoon dried coriander, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Heirloom Pumpkin With Thyme Butter Sauce 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.

Chicken and Heirloom Pumpkin With Thyme Butter Sauce

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