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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant spinach, all enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced
  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for cooking
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Sear the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and brown for about 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  5. Make the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and mix well. Bring to a light simmer and add Italian seasoning.
  6. Incorporate the Parmesan: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully blended into the sauce.
  7. Add the spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach, allowing it to wilt, which should take about 2 minutes.
  8. Combine and serve: Add the cooked pasta and the seared chicken back into the skillet. Toss until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
  9. Garnish: Finish with chopped fresh parsley.
  10. Plate and enjoy: Serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter dish, swap the heavy cream for half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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