The Chew: Alfonso Ribeiro
The co-hosts of The Chew were in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World to celebrate the International Food and Wine Festival. Clinton Kelly welcomed Alfonso Ribeiro to their kitchen in Epcot, to help him cook in front of a live audience. Together, Clinton and Alfonso made chicken stew in a roasted pumpkin, which just screams fall! This recipe, just like Alfonso said, can make you feel like you’re eating like a millionaire.
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The Chew: Chicken Stew In A Roasted Pumpkin Recipe Ingredients

Clinton Kelly and Alfonso Ribeiro made a warm, comforting chicken stew served inside a roasted pumpkin for a whole other level of flavor. (joyosity / Flickr)
- 4 sugar pumpkins – individual-sized, about 2 lbs, tops removed, seeds and insides scooped out
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- roasted pumpkins
- 1/4 C olive oil
For the Chicken Stew:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb mushrooms – crimini, sliced
- 5 carrots – peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 6 C chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 chicken thighs – boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 8 oz pearl onions – frozen and thawed
- 1 medium celery root – peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 C white wine
- 4 sprigs sage
- 1 C peas – frozen and thawed
For the Buttery Croutons:
- 1/2 stick butter – melted
- 2 C brioche bread
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
The Chew: Chicken Stew In A Roasted Pumpkin Recipe Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Coat the outsides and insdies of th epumpkins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
- Put the seasoned pumpkin on a sheet tray, cut side up
- Baking for 15-20 minutes until the pumpkin is tender
- Remove and set aside to cool
For the Chicken Stew:
- Meanwhile, put a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and add the oil and butter
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until well-browned on all sides, about 8 minutes
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken to a plate
- Add the mushrooms and cook until well-browned, about 5-7 minutes
- Add the onions, carrots, and celery root, season with salt and pepper, and sautee until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes
- Add the chicken back into the pot with he flour
- Stir to combine and evenly coat
- Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring frquently, to cook out the raw flour taste
- Add the white wine to deglaze the pan
- Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, scraping the bottom of the pot to release the brown bits
- Add the chicken stock, sage, and nutmeg, and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes
- Add the peas and stir to warm through
- Discard the sage
- To serve, put a warm, roasted pumpkin in a shallow bowl
- Fill with chicken stew and top with buttery croutons
For the Buttery Croutons:
- On a separate baking sheet, add the bread cubes
- Pour over the butter and season with salt and pepper
- Toss evenly to coat
- Put in a 425 degree oven to toast, about 5 minutes
- Set aside to cool
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