Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is rich, creamy, and full of bold, comforting flavors. Tender chicken breast pieces are seasoned and seared until golden, then combined with a luscious garlic cream sauce infused with sundried tomatoes and spinach. Tossed with al dente pasta and finished with a blend of Parmesan and fresh basil, this dish lives up to its name—it’s absolutely irresistible.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 3 plates

Calories: 977 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
⅛ - Salt
2 - chicken breasts
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ teaspoon - paprika
½ teaspoon - dried basil
1 tablespoon - olive oil
3 tablespoon - butter
1 - onion
3 cloves - garlic
½ cup - sundried tomatoes
1 handful - spinach
1 cup - heavy cream
½ cup - chicken broth
1 cup - Parmesan cheese
¼ cup - fresh basil
⅛ - Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil.
In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter and add diced onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook until softened.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in spinach and sundried tomatoes and cook until spinach wilts.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then lower heat and season with the same chicken seasoning blend.
Add cooked pasta and chicken to the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Mix well and serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and basil.