{"id":6713,"date":"2026-07-22T08:53:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6713"},"modified":"2026-07-22T08:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:53:55","slug":"marry-me-chicken-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/marry-me-chicken-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Marry Me Chicken Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Marry Me Chicken Pasta<\/h1>\n<p>A rich, creamy pasta dish made with tender chicken, Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. It&#8217;s easy enough for a weeknight meal but elegant enough for special occasions.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into bite-size pieces<\/li>\n<li>12 oz (340 g) penne, fettuccine, or your favorite pasta<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>2 cups fresh spinach (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve \u00bd cup of the pasta water, then drain.<\/li>\n<li>Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.<\/li>\n<li>Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5\u20137 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the heat to medium. Melt the butter in the same skillet, then add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.<\/li>\n<li>Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n<li>If using spinach, stir it into the sauce and cook until wilted.<\/li>\n<li>Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well.<\/li>\n<li>Add the cooked pasta and toss until every piece is coated in the creamy sauce. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Garlic bread<\/li>\n<li>Caesar salad<\/li>\n<li>Roasted broccoli or asparagus<\/li>\n<li>A sprinkle of extra Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Servings:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marry Me Chicken Pasta A rich, creamy pasta dish made with tender chicken, Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. 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