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
Pumpkin-Curry Chicken over Cashew Rice
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Pumpkin-Curry Chicken over Cashew Rice
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 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
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.
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