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Marry Me Chicken Penne Pasta

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

Marry Me Chicken Penne Pasta

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Ingredients

    For the Chicken

    For the Pasta

    Instructions

    0 of 10 done
    1. Step 1

      Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

    2. Step 2

      Season chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and dried basil. Mix to coat.

    3. Step 3

      Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and sear on both sides until cooked through. Remove from pan.

    4. Step 4

      Add butter and diced onion to the same pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook until tender.

    5. Step 5

      Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.

    6. Step 6

      Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.

    7. Step 7

      Season sauce with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and dried basil.

    8. Step 8

      Add cooked pasta, seared chicken, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Toss everything together.

    9. Step 9

      Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Mix well.

    10. Step 10

      Serve topped with more Parmesan and fresh basil.

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