Classic Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Classic Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 3 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the pasta.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Toss to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese, as desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 3 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the pasta.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Toss to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese, as desired.
⏱️ 1 min