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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
Marry Me Chicken Penne Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Penne Pasta
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Marry Me Chicken Penne Pasta

Ingredients

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Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Pasta Water Gold 💧
    Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining—it's the secret to creating a silky, clingy sauce that perfectly coats the penne.
  • Sun-Dried Tomato Tip 🍅
    Rehydrate sun-dried tomatoes in hot chicken broth for 10 minutes before chopping to intensify their flavor and ensure they're tender in the final dish.
  • Chicken Searing Technique 🔥
    Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels before seasoning and searing to achieve a golden-brown crust that locks in maximum flavor.
  • Cream Sauce Stability 🥄
    Reduce heat to low when adding heavy cream and stir constantly to prevent separation, creating a smooth and luxurious sauce.
  • Cheese Melting Magic 🧀
    Remove the pan from heat when adding Parmesan cheese and stir gently to prevent clumping and ensure a silky, even distribution.

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