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This is a picture of marry me chicken pasta. There is a large black skillet filled with penne pasta, pieces of green spinach, chopped sundried tomatoes, and pieces of chicken. The whole mixture is coated in a sauce and topped with parmesan cheese and black pepper flakes.
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5 from 2 votes

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Don't just save this recipe for a romantic dinner - make it a household staple and I promise your whole family will thank you! Try this creamy, high-protein Marry Me Chicken Pasta tonight
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken pasta, marry me chicken, marry me chicken pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 429kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • large pot
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 8 oz chickpea pasta
  • 3 oz sundried tomatoes diced
  • 3 cups spinach
  • ½ block reduced fat cream cheese (4 oz)
  • ⅓ cup parmesan
  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup half & half or heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Make pasta according to instructions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, chop chicken breast into 1-inch pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • After around 30 seconds, add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Allow to brown without moving them for about 4 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 4 minutes. Cook until internal temp is 165.
  • Remove chicken from pan and cut heat to low.
  • Add the garlic and sundried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the reduced fat cream cheese to the skillet. Use the spatula to press down and help the cheese melt, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the chicken broth, cream, parmesan, salt and pepper, paprika and oregano into the skillet. Cut the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • Add spinach to the skillet. Stir and let the spinach wilt, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and cooked chicken. Mix well.
  • Top the pasta with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 5g