Marry Me Chicken Penne Pasta

Name: Marry Me Chicken Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 bowls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb pasta; 2 chicken breasts; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp dried basil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 onion; 3 cloves garlic; 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 1 handful fresh spinach; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp dried basil; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 handful fresh basil; Reserved pasta water

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This Marry Me Chicken Penne Pasta is creamy, flavorful, and ultra-comforting—perfect for cozy nights or special dinners. Tender chicken bites are seasoned and seared until golden, then simmered in a luxurious sauce made with garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, heavy cream, and chicken broth. The pasta is tossed into the sauce with Parmesan and fresh basil, creating a dish that's both rich and herbaceous. Finished with more cheese and basil, this pasta is a guaranteed hit that lives up to its name.

Marry Me Chicken Penne Pasta

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Ingredients

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Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Step 2
Season chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and dried basil. Mix to coat.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and sear on both sides until cooked through. Remove from pan.
Step 4
Add butter and diced onion to the same pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook until tender.
Step 5
Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
Step 6
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Step 7
Season sauce with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and dried basil.
Step 8
Add cooked pasta, seared chicken, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Toss everything together.
Step 9
Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Mix well.
Step 10
Serve topped with more Parmesan and fresh basil.

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