Description
This Pumpkin Sage Chicken Bake combines tender chicken breasts with creamy pumpkin puree and aromatic sage, creating a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, chopped sage, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large baking dish, drizzle olive oil and place the chicken breasts.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Pour the chicken broth around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute thyme for sage if desired. This dish pairs well with rice or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Sage Chicken Bake, chicken recipe, fall recipe, pumpkin recipes, baked chicken