Description
This creamy and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Pasta brings together tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and penne pasta in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce. It's a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for date night or family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 14 ounces penne pasta
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken with salt, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt. Stir in the red onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine and chicken stock, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in parmesan until melted. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Add spinach and cook until just wilted. Return the chicken and pasta to the pan, tossing everything until well coated.
- Top with parsley, extra parmesan, and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of cream or chicken stock. Adjust sauce as needed with more cream or stock to reach desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg