Marry Me Chicken Pasta

4.72 from 7 votes

This is the BEST Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe you'll ever make! The juicy chicken is hugged in a creamy, velvety, cheesy sauce that's packed with flavor!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 969kcal

Author: Britney

Equipment

12-inch Skillet

Ingredients

Chicken

1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsps Olive Oil

Marry Me Pasta Sauce

1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Salted Butter
2 Shallots (diced)
3 cloves Garlic (diced)
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
2 tsp Fresh Rosemary (diced)
½ tsp Oregano
2 tbsps Garlic Paste
2 tbsps Tomato Paste
1 cup Chicken Broth
½ tsp Chicken Bouillon
14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes (canned)
1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
¾ cup Parmesan
2 tbsps Lemon Juice
2 cups Fresh Spinach
¼ cup Sun-dried Tomatoes (without the oil)
8 oz Pasta
Fresh Basil (for garnish)

Instructions

Cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise and pat dry with a paper towel. (you will have four pieces of chicken total)
Place chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Ensure that the chicken is coated in the seasonings and then add the flour and toss to coat.
Add olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Let the skillet warm for about 5 minutes, then place 2-3 pieces of chicken into the skillet, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook on each side for about 5-7 minutes, until thoroughly cooked. Remove from the pan and place onto a place to rest.
Reduce the heat to medium. To the same skillet, add olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the shallots and cook for about 4-5 minutes, until slightly browned and fragrant. Then add the diced garlic, smoked paprika, rosemary, and oregano. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, then add tomato paste, garlic paste, chicken broth, and chicken bouillon. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
While the sauce is simmering, cook pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
Add heavy cream and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add parmesan, lemon juice, and spinach. Once the spinach is cooked down, remove from the heat. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine.
Add pasta to a serving bowl and add the sauce on top. Slice chicken and place on top of the sauce along with fresh basil, for garnish.

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