Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan cream sauce tossed with pasta. Here’s a complete recipe to make this delicious meal at home:
Ingredients
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1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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6 oz sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained and chopped)
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1 teaspoon paprika
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2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
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10 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spirali)
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2¾ cups chicken stock
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¾ cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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4 cups fresh baby spinach (optional)
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Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Cook Chicken: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces and cook 5-7 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Make Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian herbs; cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Add Liquids: Pour in chicken stock and cream; bring to a simmer. Let sauce reduce slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted and sauce is creamy.
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Combine: Add cooked chicken, spinach, and pasta to skillet. Toss well to coat everything in sauce. Cook until spinach is wilted and everything is heated through.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and additional Parmesan. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Italian / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550-600 kcal
- Sugar: 3-5g
- Sodium: 700-800mg
- Fat: 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: 12-15g
- Carbohydrates: 50-55g
- Fiber: 3-5g
- Protein: 40-45g