Scary Good Halloween Dinner
Get ready to enchant your guests with a Scary Good Halloween Dinner that blends spooky vibes and delicious flavors! This dish features tender boneless chicken thighs simmered in creamy pumpkin puree, infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for both family gatherings and festive parties, it transforms your dining table into a haunted feast that will delight everyone and leave them howling for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet; brown on both sides (approximately 5 minutes each side).
- Stir in pumpkin puree and chicken broth; sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream; cook for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve immediately, drizzling extra sauce over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken thighs overnight. - Substitute chicken with tofu or beef for different protein options. - Enhance presentation with fun garnishes like olive slices as eyeballs or carrot shapes.