Marry Me Chicken in Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Ingredients

olive oil

4 tbsp

boneless skinless chicken thighs

4 lb

kosher salt

to taste

black pepper

to taste

salted butter

6 tbsp

shallot chopped

2

garlic minced

8 cloves

fresh sage chopped

2 tbsp

fresh thyme leaves

2 tbsp

crushed red pepper

1 tsp

pumpkin puree

2 cup

chicken broth

2 cup

heavy cream

1 1/2 cup

grated parmesan

1 cup

sun-dried tomatoes chopped

1 cup

baby spinach

6 cups

Method

1. 01Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
2. 02Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear 4 min per side until golden. Lift out.
3. 03Lower heat, melt butter. Soften shallot, 2 min.
4. 04Add garlic, sage, thyme, pepper flakes, 30 sec.
5. 05Whisk in pumpkin and broth. Simmer 3 min.
6. 06Add cream, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes. Stir smooth.
7. 07Fold in spinach until wilted.
8. 08Return chicken, spoon sauce over. Simmer 4 min.