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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that will win over anyone’s heart. Tender chicken thighs with a perfect sear, combined with al dente pasta in a rich parmesan cream sauce – it’s a marriage made in food heaven!


Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3/4 tbsp smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sun dried tomato oil from the jar of sun dried tomatoes

Pasta

  • 12 oz farfalle pasta
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon dried shallots
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 3 tablespoon Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten free flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1/4 cup diced sun dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup diced spinach
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Garnish

  • Chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Chicken – Wash and pat dry the chicken. Coat with spices. Sear in a skillet until cooked through.
  2. Pasta – Boil pasta, then sauté aromatics, add flour, broth, cream, spinach, and cheese. Combine with diced chicken and pasta. Garnish with basil.

Notes

  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Freezing not recommended. Reheat gently over low heat.
  • Tips: Cook pasta al dente, preheat pan before searing chicken, keep sauce at a light simmer.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 598
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 984mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 147mg