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A skillet of creamy pasta with Marry Me Chicken Pasta and spinach, topped with grated cheese and freshly cracked black pepper, showing a hearty, golden pasta dish ready to serve.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A creamy, comforting one-pot pasta that feels indulgent yet is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 650 g Boneless & skinless chicken breast about 4 breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil extra virgin, for frying
  • 3 Garlic cloves peeled and crushed
  • 170 g Sun-dried tomatoes drained and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon Paprika smoked or sweet, optional
  • 250 g Dried pasta penne or fusilli recommended
  • 650 ml Chicken stock low-sodium, warm
  • 150 ml Double cream or heavy cream
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese grated, for finishing
  • 120 g Fresh spinach washed and roughly chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and season with black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden on all sides.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the crushed garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and paprika. Stir for 3–5 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and softened.
  4. Add the dried pasta and warm chicken stock to the pan. Stir to combine, cover with a lid, and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Lower the heat to the minimum, then add the fresh spinach and double cream. Stir gently for 1–3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the cream is warmed through. Check that the chicken is fully cooked and season with more salt or pepper if needed.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This creamy chicken pasta is indulgent yet quick, perfect for busy weeknights. The one-pot method keeps cleanup easy while delivering rich, comforting flavors.

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