Description
Enjoy the delightful Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a perfect blend of flavors from tender chicken, sundried tomatoes, and a creamy sauce. This dish is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp sundried tomato oil from jar (divided, or olive oil)
- 1 lb. chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp black pepper (divided, freshly cracked)
- ½ onion (small dice)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes (packed in oil, thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 8 oz. penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1½ tsp italian seasoning
- ½ cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup frozen spinach (thawed and pressed)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sundried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining sundried tomato oil, onions, garlic, and sliced sundried tomatoes. Cook for about 3 minutes until onions soften.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, penne pasta, remaining salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, and the chicken with drippings. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, stir and cover again, cooking for another 10 minutes.
- Check the pasta for doneness. Add additional broth if needed. Once cooked, turn off the heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream and frozen spinach until well combined.
- Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan and serve.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers for extra flavor.
This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg