Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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If you like Marry Me Chicken, you're going to love this easy Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe. Saucy, savory and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For the sauce
- 1 small onion/shallot finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 10 sun-dried tomatoes in oil finely chopped
- 5 oz (150g) baby spinach roughly chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth / chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream / whipping cream
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb (500g) pasta
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
- Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board and cover with a piece of parchment paper.
- Flatten the chicken out slightly with a rolling pin or meat mallet.
- Drizzle with olive oil then season generously.
- In a large skillet or deep pan set over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the pasta to the salted water and allow to cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water and drain the pasta.
- In the same pan, add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and allow to cook until the spinach has welted.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan (this fond adds incredible flavor to the finished sauce).
- Allow to reduce for a few minutes then pour in the cream and the milk mixed with the cornstarch.
- Season with salt and black pepper and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and basil.
- Chop or slice the chicken then add back to the sauce.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Toss the sauce with the drained pasta, stir in a few tablespoons of the reserve cooking water.
- Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
1362mg
(57%)
Potassium
664mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2979IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1362mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2979IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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