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One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta: Quick Comfort Food Delight

This One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy and comforting dish that simplifies dinner without sacrificing flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Dish
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs can substitute with ground chicken or turkey
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter can substitute with olive oil for a lighter dish
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped, fresh preferred
  • 3/4 - 1 pound short cut pasta opt for any pasta shape you like
  • 2 cups whole milk can use half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese room temperature for easy blending
  • 2 cups chopped baby spinach can swap for kale or another leafy green
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated makes a difference
  • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend of dried herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme
  • 1 jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained before cooking
  • to taste salt and black pepper essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
  1. Heat the reserved oil from the oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Sear for about 5 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  2. In the same pot, lower the heat to medium and melt butter until frothy. Add garlic and remaining 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, stirring to combine. Sauté for about 2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Pour in the pasta along with 2 cups of water and stir frequently. Raise heat slightly and cook for 8 minutes until al dente.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in whole milk, cream cheese, and grated Parmesan. Mix until creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Reintroduce the chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Gently fold until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan and basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze portions for up to 2 months, ensuring pasta is slightly undercooked before freezing. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.

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