Pumpkin-Curry Chicken over Cashew Rice

Name: Pumpkin-Curry Chicken over Cashew Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 teaspoons curry powder, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup apple butter; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1/3 cup chopped cashews, toasted; Minced fresh parsley

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

5 servings

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022

This is truly a dish that combines international flavors with homespun comfort. The sweet curry aroma alone will warm hearts on gray-sky days. For more veggie goodness, add roasted cauliflower. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 teaspoons curry powder, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup apple butter
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/3 cup chopped cashews, toasted
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon curry powder and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the pumpkin, broth, raisins, apple butter, five-spice powder and remaining curry powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Stir cashews into cooked rice and serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup chicken mixture with 1 cup rice: 609 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 85g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein.

Pumpkin-Curry Chicken over Cashew Rice

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