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Healthy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

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This creamy high protein marry me chicken pasta is ready in 30 minutes! A delicious, romantic meal with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds (675 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 10 ounces (280 g) penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240 ml) grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) pepper
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Napa Valley olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dried Italian seasoning
  • fresh basil chopped
  • additional parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Boil the penne pasta according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until no longer pink, then remove it from the skillet.
  3. Melt the butter in the same skillet, add the garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan until smooth. Incorporate the sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning, then simmer until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Return the chicken and pasta to the skillet and stir until evenly coated with sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Flavor Boost: I love using the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar instead of regular olive oil to sear the chicken because it adds such a deep, concentrated flavor right from the start.
Sauce Texture: Be sure to whisk the chicken broth and cream in slowly to prevent lumps in your flour