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Sliced chicken breast with pumpkin grits and broccoli

Chicken with Pumpkin Grits and Broccoli

This chicken with pumpkin grits and broccoli is a great fall dinner for the whole family!
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Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts large, 1.5 lbs.
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Salt and pepper

For the pumpkin grits

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2/3 cup instant grits or cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree canned
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 bag broccoli florets frozen or fresh if you prefer.

Instructions

To make the chicken

  • Cut chicken into 4 pieces/tenders.  Drizzle with olive and oil. Sprinkle on paprika and garlic salt. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prepare the chicken on the stovetop. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until you see no more pink in the center and juices run clear. Chicken should be cooked to 165 degrees.
    Cooked chicken on white plate

To make pumpkin grits

  • In a medium to large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Whisk in instant grits (or cornmeal) until combined. Remove from heat. Add pumpkin puree and salt. Stir in cheese.
    Pumpkin grits
  • Microwave broccoli according to package instructions. Season to taste. If you prefer to use fresh broccoli, prepare in your favorite way!

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Notes

You can season the chicken how you like it.  Cajun seasoning or Franks red hot seasoning are both great options!  Did you know there is a powder Franks Red Hot powder seasoning - find it here?

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1229mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4954IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 11mg