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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Course: dinner ideas
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: marry me chicken, marry me chicken pasta
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 671kcal
Author: jfletcher

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 12 ounces farfalle or penne pasta

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to the box's instructions, typically about 10 to 12 minutes in boiling water.
  • Slice the chicken into about 1 inch pieces.
  • As the water comes to a boil, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
  • Sautee the chicken with the butter, olive oil, and seasonings and crush garlic until it has cooked through and turned a gold brown on the outside.
  • Once the chicken is ready, add in the spinach and saute for about 1 minute. The spinach should start to wilt and turn dark green.
  • Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and allow it to come to a simmer and reduces slightly.
  • Once the pasta is done cooking, which shoud be about when you add in the cream, add the pasta into the skillet.
  • Turn off the burner and mix in the parmesan cheese.
  • Serve with your favorite bread and sides.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 1134mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1684IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 3mg
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