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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
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For the Chicken
For the Pasta
Instructions
- 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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