Ultimate Hearty Chicken Pumpkin Goulash - A Delicious Fall Twist!

Ingredients

• Two cans of diced tomatoes, each weighing 14.5 ounces
• A tablespoon of rich brown sugar
• Two generous tablespoons of fragrant olive oil
• Finely chopped onion to add depth of flavor
• A touch of ground ginger, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander for a burst of spice
• Tender, bite-sized pieces of skinless, boneless chicken breast, totaling 1 ½ pounds
• A can of garbanzo beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
• Fresh pumpkin, amounting to 3 pounds, peeled and cubed into 3/4-inch pieces
• Salt to enhance the taste
• Optionally, a teaspoon of cornstarch for thickening
• Optionally, a quarter cup of water to adjust consistency

Step 1

Begin by setting your slow cooker on High and adding diced tomatoes and a touch of brown sugar to create a flavorful base. Give it a gentle stir for even distribution of ingredients.

Step 2

Next, in a non-stick skillet, heat up some olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion until it turns a beautiful golden brown, which should take approximately 10 minutes. Then, introduce the ginger, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander to the skillet, allowing their aromas to fill the air for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and continue cooking until it loses its pink hue. Toss in the garbanzo beans and let everything simmer together nicely before transferring this savory mixture into your slow cooker.

Step 3

Using the same skillet, cook the pumpkin over medium heat until it is heated through and achieves a lovely caramelized color on some edges. This process should take around 10 minutes with occasional stirring. Once ready, add the pumpkin to the slow cooker and cover it up.

Step 4

Let the stew cook on High for an hour before switching the setting to Low. Allow the pumpkin to tenderize for an additional 3 to 4 hours. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If the stew appears too runny, create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with water until smooth. Incorporate this mixture into the stew and let it simmer until it thickens, which usually takes about 30 minutes.