Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of garlic. Perfect for a romantic dinner.
Equipment
- skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 tablespoon flour
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ⅓ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1 small handful fresh basil torn/chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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