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Stuffed Pumpkin with Chicken and Walnut-2

Stuffed Pumpkin with Chicken and Walnut

Lori
It's finally October! This Stuffed Pumpkin with Chicken and Walnut is a perfect main course for your upcoming Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3 lb. Sugar Pumpkin
  • 6 oz. roasted walnuts
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion , diced
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 7 oz. tomato puree
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 oz. toasted walnuts
  • 1 medium sweet onion
  • 6 oz. cherry tomatoes
  • Sea Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 oz. fresh basil , chopped
  • 1 oz. fresh parsley , chopped
  • Small Fresno pepper , finely diced (optional)
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts , diced into bite-size pieces

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Use a sharp knife to remove the top of the pumpkin in one piece then set aside. Remove the pumpkin seeds and flesh of the pumpkin using a spoon or scoop. Make sure you got everything inside of the pumpkin. Replace lid on pumpkin.
  • Place the pumpkin on a lined parchment paper baking sheet. Bake it at 375° F for approximately 45 minutes until slightly softened. (Note: The time will depend on actual size of the pumpkin). Remove from heat and carefully remove lid and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile while the pumpkin is roasting, toast the walnuts in a dry, small skillet for 5-6 minutes over medium-high heat. Do this until it's fragrant. Stir often and watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Put a drizzle of olive oil on a large skillet in medium heat. Add the onions. Cook by stirring occasionally until onions become slightly soft and translucent.
  • Add the diced chicken and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add garlic, tomato puree, and the cup of water. Cover skillet with a lid and simmer over low heat for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Ladle filling into pumpkin. Add the chopped walnuts, herbs, and cherry tomatoes, reserving a few for garnish. Season with a teaspoon salt and teaspoon pepper or adjust according to taste.
  • Return pumpkin to oven and roast for another 20-25 minutes. Serve warm on a large plate. Enjoy!
Keyword Dinner