Description
Pumpkin Rice Stuffed Chicken is a heartwarming dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a creamy pumpkin and rice filling, enhanced by aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Easy to make and visually appealing, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked long-grain rice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup feta or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the cooked rice and pumpkin puree. Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket. Stuff them with the pumpkin rice mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (about 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg