Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish made of ingredients such as sundried tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, a few other simple ingredients and is ready under an hour!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 973kcal
Ingredients
Chicken and Pasta
- 16 ounces bonesless, skinless chicken more/less is fine too! Cut in to 1-inch pieces.
- 12 ounces penne pasta uncooked
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Marry Me Pasta Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach optional
- Fresh basil for garnish if desired
Instructions
Prep Chicken and Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the 16 ounces bonesless, skinless chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 7 - 9 minutes). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
How to Make Marry Me Pasta Sauce
- To make the sauce, add 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter to the same skillet and melt over medium heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Stir in 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for another minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, ensuring no lumps remain. Add 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in½ teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and 1 cup grated parmesan cheesee until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine Chicken, Pasta and Sauce
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- Stir in ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2 - 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Finally, add 1 cup baby spinach (optional) and stir until slightly wilted.
- Garnish with Fresh basil for garnish if desired, and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 973kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1552mg | Potassium: 1008mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2333IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 4mg
