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A bowl of creamy pasta with seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken breast, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 340 g penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 120 g sun -dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 240 ml heavy cream
  • 120 ml chicken broth
  • 50 g parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 60 g fresh baby spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  • Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Add the cooked chicken and fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until spinach is wilted.
  • Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce until well-coated. Serve immediately.