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LET’S MAKE MARRY ME CHICKEN PASTA!

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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 364 kcal

Notes

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

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. Fry shallots, onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings in melted butter for 2 minutes. Stir in flour.
  3. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and spinach; cook until thickened and spinach wilts. Add Parmesan until creamy.
  4. Finely dice the chicken and toss with the pasta in the sauce. Garnish with basil and serve.