Chicken Pumpkin Curry Recipe (Paleo) - Fed & Fit (2024)

Get ready to cozy up your taste buds with this pumpkin curry recipe! This dish is flavor-packed – combining the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with a creamy, aromatic curry sauce that’ll have you coming back for seconds. Perfect for those chilly nights when you want something warm, comforting, and just a tad spicy!

This pumpkin curry recipe is a fantastic way to embrace the flavors of fall, with its rich, creamy, and slightly spicy sauce that pairs perfectly with homemade white rice.

This recipe is also super easy to make – you don’t need to be a kitchen wizard to whip up this hearty dish. Whether you’re a seasoned curry enthusiast or a newbie looking to jazz up your menu, this recipe has you covered.

Whether it’s an Indian-inspired curry or a Thai-inspired curry, there’s just something about the dish that is super comforting to me. If you feel the same way, be sure to check out our Easy Chicken Curry, Thai Green Curry, and Thai-Inspired Beef Massaman Curry recipes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s comforting – this creamy pumpkin curry sauce is next-level comfort – the pumpkin’s subtle sweetness perfectly complements with the rich, savory curry spices.
• It’s good for you – pumpkin is loaded with nutrients, and this recipe is a great way to sneak those into your meal.
• It’s easy – this pumpkin curry recipe is just about as easy as dinnertime gets – even the newest of cooks can successfully pull off this one!

Pumpkin Curry Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need chicken, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and a handful of other flavor-boosting ingredients for this recipe. Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.

• Chicken thighs – we chose chicken thighs for this recipe, but you can absolutely use chopped chicken breasts or chicken tenders if you’d like.
• Pumpkin puree – feel free to use canned pumpkin puree (just make sure pumpkin is the only ingredient – don’t grab pumpkin pie filling by accident!) or homemade pumpkin puree for this recipe. Either works great!

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Recipe Variations and Modifications

• Use a different protein – besides the fact that you can use a different cut of chicken for this recipe, you can also go totally rogue and use a different protein altogether. Sirloin stew meat or shrimp would both be delicious.
• Use rotisserie chicken – if you want to stick with chicken for this recipe but are looking for a way to keep things as simple as possible, use a rotisserie chicken instead of fresh, raw chicken.

How to Make Pumpkin Curry

It truly does not get easier than this pumpkin curry recipe! Follow along below for the full how-to.

Make-Ahead Tip

If you want to make this week’s meal plan super easy and efficient, make a big batch of shredded chicken (either Instant Pot shredded chicken or slow cooker shredded chicken) and use that for this meal, shredded chicken tacos, and chicken teriyaki bowls.

How to Serve

Spoon your pumpkin curry over fresh white rice or next to naan or pita bread.

How to Store and Reheat

Store any leftover curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat, simply pop a serving in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or reheat it in a pan on the stovetop for 7-10 minutes until warmed through.

Frequently Asked Questions

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