Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Sofia Brown
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a savory, hearty Italian-inspired dish that's simple to make and sure to impress.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 364 kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- ¾ tablespoon smoked paprika.
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
- ¾ teaspoon salt.
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil from the sun-dried tomato jar.
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz farfalle pasta.
- 2 tablespoons butter.
- 2 tablespoons dried shallots.
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic.
- 1 tablespoon minced onion.
- 3 tablespoons Bob's Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free flour.
- 2 cups chicken broth.
- 1 cup heavy cream.
- 1 cup shredded parmesan.
- ¼ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes.
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree.
- 1 cup cut spinach.
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
- ½ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika.
- ½ teaspoon salt.
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish.
Instructions:
Chicken
- Clean and pat dry chicken. Season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a skillet; sear chicken for 3 minutes on both sides.
- Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a skillet; sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Put aside to cool.
Pasta
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Fry shallots, onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings in melted butter for 2 minutes. Stir in flour.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and spinach; cook until thickened and spinach wilts. Add Parmesan until creamy.
- Finely dice the chicken and toss with the pasta in the sauce. Garnish with basil and serve.