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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

marry me chicken pasta in a bowl with a spoon.
Author: Farwin Simaak
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delicious, easy-to-make pasta dish with juicy, spice-marinated chicken in a creamy, flavorful sun-dried tomato sauce. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe is ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • saucepan

Ingredients
 

For the chicken:

  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 Chicken breast cubed around 1 pound
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili flakes

For the pasta:

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 White onion chopped, small
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup Chicken broth or 1 bullion cube with 1 cup of water
  • 7 Sundried tomatoes in oil chopped half a 210g bottle
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 8 oz Penne pasta

Garnishes

  • Basil leaves handful, cut thinly
  • Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, paprika, and red chili flakes.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken until just done.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and add butter. When the butter is melted add chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and chicken and cook for an additional minute.
  • Pour in chicken stock, and heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil on medium-high heat and let it simmer for a minute or two. The liquid quantity might seem a lot but they do get soaked up by the pasta.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes allowing the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve immediately garnished with chopped fresh basil leaves and a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 685 kcal | Total Carbs: 49 g | Protein: 34 g | Fat: 39 g | Saturated Fat: 19 g | Sodium: 1166 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 1426 IU | Vitamin C: 11 mg | Calcium: 78 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 46 g
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Course Dinner
Cuisine American