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!
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