Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy meal that’s sure to be a family favorite!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1263kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz dried campanelle pasta or any short cut of pasta (penne, etc)
- salt for the pasta water
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning divided
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and roughly chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 handful baby spinach leaves
Garnishes
- minced fresh basil
- sprinkle of black pepper
- sprinkle of Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Boil pasta
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous sprinkle of salt and then boil pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sear chicken
- Heat a large and deep skillet over MED HIGH heat. Once hot, add olive oil and chicken pieces. Add 1 tsp of the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil so it’ll stay hot.
Make sauce
- To the same skillet, add the dry white wine and simmer for a few minutes, until the wine is reduced by at least half, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits from cooking the chicken.
- Add butter, and once melted, add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds or so, until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the all purpose flour and whisk to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth, whisking as you pour, then pour in the heavy cream.
- Add the last 1 tsp of dried Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese. Whisk to combine well.
- Stir and simmer a bit, until thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
Combine
- Add in cooked chicken (along with any juices that have accumulated on the plate), cooked pasta, and spinach. Stir to combine and cook, stirring often, about a minute, or until the spinach has wilted.
Serve
- Serve hot, with desired garnishes.
Notes
- I've estimated this recipes serves 4, but the exact amount of servings, and the serving size, is up to you.
Nutrition
Calories: 1263kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 1047mg | Potassium: 1666mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3143IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 446mg | Iron: 5mg
