Ingredients

  • 3 cups pumpkin, cooked & mashed
  • 1 lb cooked chicken, finely chopped
  • 8 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 12 cup ricotta cheese
  • 12 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 5 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 12 cup dry white wine
  • 12 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • salt
  • white pepper

Method

  • Combine all the Baked Chicken and Pumpkin Slice ingredients in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
  • Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish and smooth over the top.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for about 40 minutes, or until firm.
  • Herbed Cream Sauce:.
  • While the chicken and pumpkin mixture is baking, heat the oil in a small saucepan, add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly browned.
  • Add the wine and stock and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to about 1/2 cup.
  • Add the cream and herbs and stir until hot; season with salt and white pepper.
  • Cut the baked chicken and pumpkin mixture into small diamond shapes, divide between warmed serving dishes and spoon over the Herbed Cream Sauce.
  • This recipe can be made a day ahead and kept covered, separately, in the refrigerator.
  • The baked chicken and pumpkin mixture is suitable for freezing.