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One-Pot Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A close-up of creamy marry me chicken pasta featuring fusilli noodles, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a white bowl.
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Make this rich, creamy chicken pasta featuring sun-dried tomatoes and a garlic Parmesan sauce. This recipe cooks quickly in one pot for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces dried pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add the dried pasta to the pot. Stir well. Cover the pot and cook according to the pasta package directions, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is nearly tender (about 10-12 minutes).
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce.
  8. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is heated through. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, draining them well before chopping.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more chicken broth or cream until you reach your desired consistency.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer darker meat.

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