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Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil.
3
In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4
In the same pan, melt butter and add diced onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook until softened.
5
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in spinach and sundried tomatoes and cook until spinach wilts.
6
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then lower heat and season with the same chicken seasoning blend.
7
Add cooked pasta and chicken to the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
8
Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Mix well and serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and basil.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound Your Chicken Evenly 🍗Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness (about ¾ inch) before seasoning to ensure even cooking and prevent dry, overcooked edges while waiting for thick centers to cook through.
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Save at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining—it's essential for adjusting sauce consistency and helping the cream sauce coat the pasta beautifully without becoming too thick.
- Bloom Your Garlic in Oil First 🧄Toast minced garlic in olive oil for 30-45 seconds before adding cream to develop deep, mellow flavors and prevent harsh, raw garlic taste from overpowering the delicate cream sauce.
- Temper the Cream Slowly 🌡️Add cream gradually to the hot pan off the heat, whisking constantly, then return to low heat to prevent curdling and ensure a silky, stable sauce that won't break.
- Finish with Fresh Basil Off Heat 🌿Tear fresh basil and stir it in after removing from heat in the final 30 seconds to preserve its delicate flavor and vibrant color, which would be lost if cooked with the sauce.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
My Calorie Intake
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