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Delicious Dinner in a Pumpkin: A Festive Fall Recipe

Do you want to make dinner in a pumpkin? This is a super easy recipe that our family makes every year and it's delicious!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword dinner in a pumpkin
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 8 people
Calories 330kcal
Author Chas

Ingredients

  • 1 small to medium-sized pie pumpkin or sugar pumpkin
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 can of cream of celery soup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C).
  • Wash your pumpkin and use a serrated knife to cut the top of the pumpkin off.
  • Carefully cut a lid from the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and stringy flesh.
  • Season the inside of the pumpkin with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cook the wild rice according to the package instructions. You can use a rice cooker, as you mentioned, and add the diced carrots and celery to the cooker so they cook along with the rice. This adds flavor and texture to the filling.
  • While the rice and vegetables are cooking, shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces. Adjust the amount of chicken to your liking; 1 cup is a good starting point.
  • Once the rice, carrots, and celery are done, mix them together with the shredded rotisserie chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the can of cream of celery soup and mix well. Season the filling to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Carefully fill the cleaned pumpkin with the chicken, rice, and vegetable mixture. Place the pumpkin lid back on top.
  • Place the stuffed pumpkin on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately one hour. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of your pumpkin, so it's essential to check for doneness.
  • Once the pumpkin is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
  • When serving, stir the ingredients, scoop a little of the cooked pumpkin flesh with each spoonful of the rice mixture. This combination of flavors and textures is what makes this dish so delightful.

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