Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine with Chicken
Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine with Chicken brings a creamy, gently spiced sauce to tender pasta and seared chicken, with Parmesan adding a savory finish. The pumpkin lends subtle sweetness and autumn warmth, while hints of garlic, sage, and basil keep each bite balanced. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy fall gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine with Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the fettuccine at a boil until tender yet slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir until browned and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the half-and-half, pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then stir to combine.
- 3
Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken strips with sage, granulated garlic, the remaining salt, and the remaining pepper. Add the chicken and cook in the hot butter until golden and no longer pink in the centers, about 6 minutes.
- 4
Add the chopped basil to the pumpkin Alfredo sauce.
- 5
Drain the pasta. Add the pasta and chicken to the sauce, toss to combine, and serve.
- Calories 613.24 kcal High 31%
- Protein 29.84 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 75.24 g 27%
- Total Fat 20.68 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 12.31 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.91 mg High 27%
- Sodium 299.93 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.71 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 249.75 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 3.59 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 345.86 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 421.07 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 4.41 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine with Chicken is made with 12 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, Dried Sage, and Fettuccine Pasta. Each serving provides about 613.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine with Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, Dried Sage, Fettuccine Pasta, Fresh Basil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine with Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 613.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine with Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine with Chicken healthy?
- Pumpkin Alfredo Fettuccine with Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 613.24 calories and 29.84 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 299.93 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.31 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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