One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Creamy, garlicky chicken pasta loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan, all simmered together in one pot for easy cleanup.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces pat dry
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 tsp garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and drained
- 3.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz short pasta, such as penne or rigatoni
- 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated plus extra for serving
- 1.25 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1.25 tsp kosher salt divided, plus more to taste
- 0.75 tsp black pepper
- 2 cup baby spinach loosely packed
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season chicken with 1 tsp salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high. Sear chicken until lightly browned, 4–5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté onion in the same pot until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta and return chicken to the pot. Stir well and reduce to a lively simmer.
- Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and chicken is cooked through, 12–14 minutes.
- Lower heat. Fold in Parmesan and spinach until creamy and wilted. Adjust with remaining salt and red pepper flakes.
- Let rest 2 minutes to thicken. Top with basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Variation: Swap half the cream for evaporated milk for a lighter sauce, or add sliced mushrooms with the onions. Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed container up to 3 days; loosen leftovers with a splash of broth or cream when reheating.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.