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One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

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This One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish combining tender pieces of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a blend of cheeses all cooked together for a quick, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided

Cooking Base

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Pasta and Dairy

  • 3/4 – 1 pound short cut pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Greens and Herbs

  • 2 cups chopped baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar along with the cubed chicken and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Cook Pasta: To the same pot, add the butter, chopped garlic, and remaining 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the pasta and 2 cups of water. Stir often and cook until the pasta is al dente, approximately 8 minutes.
  3. Create Creamy Sauce: Stir in the whole milk, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese into the pot. Mix continuously until the sauce becomes creamy and well combined.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Add the chopped baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and additional parmesan cheese. Gently fold these ingredients into the creamy pasta mixture. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh chopped basil.
  5. Serve: Immediately serve the pasta garnished with extra parmesan cheese and fresh basil for enhanced flavor and presentation. Enjoy your delicious, creamy one pot meal!

Notes

  • Use any short cut pasta you like such as penne, rigatoni, or ziti.
  • For a lower fat version, substitute whole milk with 2% or skim milk, though the sauce may be less creamy.
  • Cook pasta until just al dente as it will continue to cook slightly in the sauce.
  • Adjust salt cautiously since parmesan cheese adds saltiness.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add great flavor; drain oil but reserve for cooking chicken.

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