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Creamy pumpkin spice chicken curry with fresh cilantro in a white bow

Pumpkin Spice Chicken Curry – A Cozy Fall Favorite


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  • Author: Aleena
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Creamy Pumpkin Spice Chicken Curry with warm fall spices, tender chicken, and pumpkin – perfect for cozy weeknight dinners


Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed

2 cups fresh pumpkin, diced (or canned pumpkin puree)

1 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

2 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp pumpkin spice mix

1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

1 cup chicken broth

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro & lime wedges for garnish


Instructions

  1. Peel and dice pumpkin. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot; sauté onion until golden.

  3. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, and pumpkin spice; stir until fragrant.

  4. Brown chicken in the pot for 3–4 minutes.

  5. Add pumpkin and chicken broth; simmer until pumpkin softens.

  6. Pour in coconut milk; cook until sauce thickens.

 

Garnish with cilantro and lime. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Notes

Substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegan version.
Use sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins for the best flavor.
Adjust curry powder & pumpkin spice to taste.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Protein: 28 g
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