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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Discover the creamy indulgence of Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a delightful dish that will tantalize your tastebuds.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 tablespoon flour
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • cup freshly grated parmesan cheese more for serving
  • 1 small handful fresh basil, torn/chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
  • When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once it melts, sprinkle the flour in and cook for about a minute, stirring often.
  • Add in the garlic, tomato paste, and wine. Give it a good stir and let it bubble for about one minute.
  • Whisk in the cream, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and chicken, and cook it for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
  • Stir in the parmesan and basil and take the skillet off the heat. Season generously with salt & pepper.
  • Prior to draining the pasta, reserve some of the hot pasta water. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated. If needed, pour in a splash of the hot pasta water to the sauce to thin it out a bit. Serve immediately with more parmesan if desired.

Notes

I don’t recommend subbing the heavy cream for anything with a lower fat content (e.g. half-and-half or milk) because the tomato in the sauce is likely to curdle it, and you’ll have to add more flour to thicken the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken pasta, comfort food, Creamy Pasta, easy dinner, Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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