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Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Reader-favorite ‘Marry Me Chicken’ made even better with tender penne pasta! The noodles hold the cheesy, sun-dried tomato sauce inside for a burst of flavor in each bite! It’s sure to win over anyone that tries it.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 646 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
Chicken Pasta
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Chicken Pasta
- Cook the 10 ounces penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside while you prepare the chicken and sauce.
- Cut 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set it aside while you make the sauce.
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Sauce
- Return to the same skillet, then add 3 tablespoons butter. Once it is melted, sauté the minced 2 teaspoons garlic, for 30 seconds until it's fragrant. Add in 3 tablespoons flour and stir to make a paste.
- Whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1 cup parmesan cheese.
- Stir in the drained 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes for it to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Stir to coat the chicken and pasta in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
646kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
962mg
(40%)
Potassium
1248mg
(36%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1260IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
278mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 646kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1248mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1260IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.