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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is perfect for a cozy dinner for two or a dinner party with friends.  The combination of savory chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta creates a flavor profile that's nothing short of extraordinary.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 8 oz pasta use any pasta of choice
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated plus additional for topping
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or any neutral oil with high smoke point (grapeseed, canola, vegetable, etc.)
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water *as needed
  • chopped parsley to garnish *optional
  • salt and pepper *to taste

Seasoning blend

  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package recommendations for al dente
  • Combine ingredients for seasoning blend to a small bowl and mix
  • Pound chicken breasts to flatten and season both sides with half of the seasoning mix. Add oil to a heated pan and cook breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165. You can find detailed instructions on how to properly cook chicken breast here.
  • Remove cooked chicken breasts from the pan and set aside on a plate to rest.
  • Add butter to the pan and cook onions until they turn translucent. Add garlic and cook for just a minute until the garlic is golden. Add tomato paste and use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix for just a minute.
  • Add chicken broth, heavy cream, the remaining seasoning blend, and sun-dried tomatoes. Once the sauce comes to a light simmer, add grated parmesan and mix.
  • At this point you can return the chicken breasts to the pan to cook in the sauce for just a minute (*optional). Then remove the chicken and slice once it has cooled.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Mix well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. *Add additional pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
  • Plate the pasta and add sliced chicken over it. Serve with additional parmesan cheese and chopped parsley to garnish.
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