One-pan Pumpkin Marry Me Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 lg chicken breasts cut into bite-size cubes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3/4 C pumpkin puree
• 3/4 C heavy cream
• 1/2 C chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 C oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 handfuls of spinach
• fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese for serving
• pasta of choice for base (spaghetti, fettuccine, etc.)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Spread chicken cubes through 9X13 pan.
3. Whisk together in a bowl: pumpkin puree, heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
4. Spread sauce among the chicken and spread sun-dried tomatoes over and around the chicken.
5. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or till chicken reaches 165 degrees.
6. While chicken bakes, cook pasta of choice according to pasta instructions.
7. Stir in spinach and let rest for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
8. Cover with fresh cut basil and extra Parmesan cheese.
9. Serve on pasta.