Chicken Curry with Pumpkin
Chicken Curry with Pumpkin is a comforting dish that is perfect for a hearty meal. An easy dinner that pairs well with rice or naan.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 719kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 lb chicken breast diced (450g)
- 1 small pumpkin peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 14 oz coconut milk - 1 can
- 1 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until softened - for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the pumpkin cubes, coconut milk, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and cook until the pumpkin is tender and the chicken is fully cooked - about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
Notes: Butternut squash can be substituted for the pumpkin when it is not in season.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 719kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 7g