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How to make your marry me chicken pasta without wine

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Try the viral marry me chicken pasta recipe! This creamy, easy-to-make dish is perfect for beginners and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced
  • 8 ounces (225 g) pasta fettuccine or penne work well
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
  • 2 cups (480 ml) spinach fresh
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Napa Valley olive oil for cooking
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Follow these steps to prepare Marry Me Chicken Pasta.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown for 5-7 minutes until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  5. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour in heavy cream, mix well, bring to a light simmer, and add Italian seasoning.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
  8. Toss in fresh spinach and allow it to wilt for about 2 minutes.
  9. Return the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
  10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalProtein: 42gFat: 35g

Notes

Pasta Selection: I usually reach for a shape like rigatoni or penne because those little ridges are perfect for catching every last drop of the creamy sauce.
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