Irresistible Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A creamy and savory chicken pasta that captures the essence of love, perfect for sharing with someone special.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Pasta (Your choice of shape)
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 Onion, finely diced
- 1 1/2 lbs Chicken Breast, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 2/3 cup Sundried Tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 cup Fresh Baby Spinach
- 4 ounces Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 5–6 leaves Fresh Basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (Optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water just in case you need to loosen the sauce later.
- Sauté the Onions: In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté until softened, around 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breast to the pot, seasoning it with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if using. Cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, letting it sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, allowing everything to simmer for a couple of minutes. Then, reduce the heat and add the heavy cream, whisking until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach: Mix in the chopped sundried tomatoes and fresh baby spinach, stirring until the spinach has wilted.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta, tossing everything gently to coat in the creamy sauce. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish with Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve with Love: Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
To save time, prep chicken and veggies ahead. For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast for the heavy cream and Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg