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Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A chicken pasta dish made using whole wheat penne pasta, cashew milk, chicken, and simple pantry staple ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 465 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Whole wheat Penne pasta
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2-3 garlic cloves pressed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup cashew milk or full-fat milk
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- fresh herbs Optional: for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs and season with 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and Kosher salt and pepper.
- Cook until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes, then set aside.
- To the same preheated skillet, add the remaining oil. Add the 2-3 garlic cloves (minced) and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the 2 tablespoons cornstarch and take a whisk.
- Pour the 1 cup cashew milk little by little while continuously whisking. Once the milk is incorporated, add the 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes and stir well to combine.
- Allow the sauce to bubble for 3-4 minutes, or until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the sauce and add half of the 1 cup grated parmesan cheese. Add the pasta and stir to coat.
- Garnish with the remaining parmesan cheese and any additional fresh herbs and enjoy!
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Notes
- Pasta: Use any pasta of your choice.
- Chicken: you may use chicken breast for a leaner option.
- Milk: any milk of your choice will work. You need thick full-fat milk though, so using almond milk will change the consistency a bit.
Nutrition Information
Calories
465kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
811mg
(34%)
Potassium
908mg
(26%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
334IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 811mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 908mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 334IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.