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One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

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4.3 from 7 reviews

This One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful skillet meal combining tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and short cut pasta in a rich parmesan and cream cheese sauce. Prepared in one pot, this comforting dish is perfect for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil

Dairy

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
  • 2 cups whole milk

Pantry

  • 3/4 – 1 pound short cut pasta
  • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar along with the cubed chicken and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes until fully cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic and start pasta: To the same pot, add butter, chopped garlic, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the short cut pasta and 2 cups of water. Stir frequently and cook until the pasta is al dente, approximately 8 minutes.
  3. Create creamy sauce: Stir in the whole milk, cream cheese, and grated parmesan cheese into the pasta. Mix thoroughly to form a smooth and creamy sauce.
  4. Combine ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Add the chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly combined and the spinach has slightly wilted. Remove from heat.
  5. Finish with fresh basil: Stir in the fresh chopped basil. Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with additional parmesan cheese and basil leaves if desired. Enjoy this hearty, flavorful one-pot meal!

Notes

  • Use either boneless chicken breasts or thighs depending on preference; thighs yield a juicier dish.
  • If whole milk is unavailable, 2% milk can be substituted but the sauce may be slightly less rich.
  • Adjust seasoning including salt and pepper to personal taste before serving.
  • Adding the sun-dried tomato oil to the pot enhances the depth of flavor for the chicken.
  • Short cut pasta such as penne, rigatoni, or rotini works best for even cooking and coating with sauce.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/one-pot-marry-me-chicken-pasta-recipe/