Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry me chicken pasta is a 30 minute, one-pan variation of the viral "marry me chicken" recipe. Chicken, penne pasta, and spinach are coated in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that's packed with flavor.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Author Heather

Ingredients

16 ounces chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil or oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar
2 cloves garlic minced
16 ounces chicken broth
8 ounces penne pasta
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil julienne cut, drained
2 ounces fresh baby spinach
6 ounces heavy cream
1 cup (100 g) fresh grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Carefully slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thin pieces (as if you were butterflying them, but continue slicing all the way through). Or pound thick chicken breasts down to 1 inch thickness. Season on all sides with salt and pepper.
In a sauté pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil. When hot, add chicken and cook, flipping halfway through, until cooked through to 165℉. Remove from the pan, loosely cover, and set aside.
Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant and beginning to lightly brown.
Add broth, penne pasta, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the pan and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook to al dente according to pasta's package directions.
Meanwhile, slice cooked chicken into bite size pieces.
Remove lid and add diced chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Stir until spinach has wilted. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve. If sauce is looking thin, allow to set for up to 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.

Notes

Pasta and liquid measurements: It's important to properly measure the broth and pasta for the recipe. There's just enough liquid listed to cook the pasta without making the sauce runny.
Leftovers: Leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator and reheat well in the microwave.
Want a creamier sauce?: Feel free to add another splash of heavy cream for an extra creamy, rich sauce.

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