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One-Pan Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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Make this restaurant-style Marry Me Chicken Pasta in one pan for an easy, rich, and flavorful weeknight gourmet dinner that feels special enough for date night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional, substitute with chicken broth)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 8 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  4. If using wine, pour it in and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute until slightly reduced.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add the dry pasta to the skillet. Stir well to coat the pasta in the liquid. Cover the skillet and cook according to the pasta package directions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is nearly tender (about 10-12 minutes).
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water or broth.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce.
  9. Stir in the fresh basil. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve your delicious chicken pasta immediately.

Notes

  • For an extra rich sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but expect a slightly thinner consistency.
  • If you skip the white wine, add 1/4 cup of the chicken broth initially and let it reduce slightly before adding the rest of the liquid.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread for soaking up the extra creamy sauce.

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