Creamy Pumpkin Parmesan Chicken with Wild Mushrooms
Crispy seasoned chicken nestled in a silky creamy pumpkin parmesan sauce with rosemary sautéed wild mushrooms. All cooked in one skillet. An easy weeknight supper or the perfect festive holiday meal for two!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 769kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs (bone in-skin on)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Pumpkin Parmesan Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1/2 cup plain almond milk
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Rosemary Sauteed Mushrooms
- 2 lbs. cremini mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Prepare chicken thighs by assuring they are completely dry. Place in a cast-iron skillet or on a sheet pan. Coat each chicken with olive oil (dispersing between each chicken thigh) and salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Sauteed Rosemary Mushrooms
- In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat add olive oil and mushrooms. Do not move or touch mushrooms for 4 minutes.
- Add whole rosemary sprigs, salt, and pepper, move mushrooms around the pan, saute for an additional 4 minutes or until mushrooms are browned and tender. Remove from pan and set aside. (remove rosemary sprig)
Pumpkin Parmesan Sauce
- In the same mushroom skillet (with the mushrooms removed) combine the pumpkin puree, almond milk, and butter over medium-low heat. Whisk until well combined, creamy, and smooth. Add parmesan cheese, turn off heat and stir well.
- Add mushrooms to sauce, stir to combine. Nestle crispy thighs into the sauce and top with additional parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 769kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 1544mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5183IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 3mg
