Name: Creamy Pumpkin & Parmesan Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 lb. total) -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped -; 3 tbsp. tomato paste -; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving -; 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 3/4 c. pumpkin puree -; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus more, shaved, for serving -; 1/4 c. heavy cream -; Juice of 1/2 lemon -; 1/2 c. packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided -

Creamy Pumpkin & Parmesan Chicken Skillet

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Creamy Pumpkin & Parmesan Chicken Skillet

1. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 lb. total) -

2. Kosher salt -

3. Freshly ground black pepper -

4. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

5. 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped -

6. 3 tbsp. tomato paste -

7. 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving -

8. 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

9. 3/4 c. pumpkin puree -

10. 1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus more, shaved, for serving -

11. 1/4 c. heavy cream -

12. Juice of 1/2 lemon -

13. 1/2 c. packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided -

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Pumpkin & Parmesan Chicken Skillet

1. Stage

Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat a medium (10") heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in oil and arrange chicken in skillet. Cook, turning halfway through, until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.

2. Stage

Reduce heat to low. Cook garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is light golden and fragrant and tomato paste has slightly toasted, about 30 seconds. (This will happen fast, as pan will still be hot from searing chicken.) Add broth, pumpkin puree, Parmesan, cream, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and whisk to combine. Nestle chicken back into skillet. Increase heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove cover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Stir half of basil into skillet; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining basil, shaved Parmesan, and red pepper flakes.