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Marry Me Chicken Pasta (One Pan)
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta (One Pan)

30 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat227 g
  • pasta (pasta of choice)Grains227 g
  • sun-dried tomatoes (julienned, oil reserved)Pantry30 g
  • sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar)Pantry15 ml
  • butter (divided)Dairy28 g
  • shallot (diced)Produce1 piece
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices2 g
  • onion powderSpices1 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • paprika (smoked paprika works too)Spices1 g
  • chicken bouillonPantry2 g
  • cayenne pepper (optional dash)Spices1 g
  • red pepper flakes (to taste)Spices1 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce7 pieces
  • olive oil (as needed)Pantry15 ml
  • chicken brothPantry600 ml
  • half & half (or cream)Dairy120 ml
  • fresh parmesan (grated, plus more to garnish)Dairy50 g
  • spinach (handful)Produce60 g
  • fresh basil (torn, to taste)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

546kcal

Carbs
58 g
Proteins
32 g
Fat
21 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Sauté pan
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the chicken

    • Heat the sun-dried tomato oil and some butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
    • Cook the chicken until no longer pink, then set aside and cut into bite-sized pieces.
    Step 1
  2. Build the base

    • Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining butter with the shallot and seasonings.
    • Cook for a few minutes, adding a little olive oil if needed.
    • Add the garlic and cook one more minute.
    Step 2
  3. Simmer the pasta

    • Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
    • Bring to a simmer, add the pasta and stir.
    • Cover and simmer until al dente, stirring every few minutes.
    Step 3
  4. Make it creamy

    • Add the half & half, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan.
    • Stir until the cheese is melted.
    Step 4
  5. Finish and serve

    • Add the spinach, cooked chicken and basil.
    • Stir until the spinach is wilted.
    • Serve immediately topped with more fresh parmesan.
    Step 5