Delicious Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe: Chicken, Quinoa & Three Cheeses

Name: Delicious Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe: Chicken, Quinoa & Three Cheeses
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 48 min
Total time: 73 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Autumn Comfort Food
Ingredients: 1 medium Pumpkin (Halved and seeds removed); 200 grams Lean Chicken Breast (Cooked and shredded); 1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa (Prepared according to package instructions); 1 small Sweet Apple (Diced); 1 cup Mixed Cheese (3 types, grated for melting (e.g., mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan)); 1/2 medium Onion (Chopped); 2 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For sautéing and roasting pumpkin); to taste as needed Salt; to taste as needed Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

This video presents a warm, nutritious, and perfect autumn recipe for stuffed pumpkin. It features a flavorful filling of lean chicken, quinoa, sweet apple, and three melted cheeses, ideal for the season.

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Baked Stuffed Pumpkin with Bubbly Cheese

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

48m

Cook Time

1h 13m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Autumn Comfort Food

Spanish

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

38g

Protein

48g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Ready-to-Serve Stuffed Pumpkin Half

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Stuffed Pumpkin with Cheese Before Final Bake

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Halve the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds, brush the flesh with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Halve the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds, brush the flesh with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
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Choose a smaller, sweeter variety of pumpkin or squash for best flavor, such as acorn or Hokkaido.
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While the pumpkin roasts, cook the chicken breast (if not already cooked) and shred it. Prepare the quinoa according to package directions.
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While the pumpkin roasts, cook the chicken breast (if not already cooked) and shred it. Prepare the quinoa according to package directions.
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Cooking chicken and quinoa in advance can significantly reduce total preparation time.

3
In a pan, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Add the diced sweet apple and cook for another 3 minutes until slightly tender.
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In a pan, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Add the diced sweet apple and cook for another 3 minutes until slightly tender.
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Ensure the apple retains some firmness for texture contrast in the final dish.
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In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked quinoa, the sautéed onion-apple mixture, smoked paprika, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all flavors.
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In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked quinoa, the sautéed onion-apple mixture, smoked paprika, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all flavors.
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Taste and adjust seasonings at this stage to achieve your desired flavor profile.
5
Carefully flip the roasted pumpkin halves right-side up. Fill each pumpkin half generously with the chicken and quinoa mixture. Top evenly with the grated mixed cheeses.
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Carefully flip the roasted pumpkin halves right-side up. Fill each pumpkin half generously with the chicken and quinoa mixture. Top evenly with the grated mixed cheeses.
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Press the filling gently into the pumpkin cavity to ensure it's compact and doesn't fall out.

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Return the stuffed pumpkins to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly, and the filling is heated through.
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Return the stuffed pumpkins to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly, and the filling is heated through.
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Let the pumpkins cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burns and allow the flavors to meld.