3 spicy chicken and pumpkin stew Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces, salt, black pepper, olive oil, divided, sliced onions, chopped red bell pepper, minced peeled fresh ginger, minced seeded jalapeno pepper, curry powder, garlic cloves, minced, cubed fresh pumpkin or 6 cups other winter squash, peeled, water, light coconut milk, chopped cilantro, hot cooked rice

pumpkin, chopped carrot (1 medium), chopped onion (1 medium), minced garlic cloves, salt, black pepper (more or less to taste), ground red pepper (more or less to taste), ground ginger (can use fresh if on hand), vegetables or 1 quart chicken broth, diced tomatoes (italian-style stewed tomatoes, can be substituted for plain to lend a spicier flavor.), fat-free half-and-half, olive oil