Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta with tender, juicy chicken and pasta coated in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and ready to wow in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 472kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces short pasta with crevices like farfalle, penne or fusilli
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil drained and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon butter for frying
- 2 tablespoons parsley or basil finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring large pot with water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and pasta, then cook for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat another large pot on medium-high heat and add butter. Add onion and garlic, saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken and saute for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add flour and stir to coat. Add chicken broth and cook until incorporated and smooth, about 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach and pasta, then mix gently.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: I do not like to freeze pasta because it doesn't thaw well but you can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 519mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g