Easy Marry Me Pasta with Chicken
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken thighs and vibrant veggies, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 500 g Boneless Chicken Thighs
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 red peppers
- 1 onion
- 100 g sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 500 ml heavy cream
- 300 g pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil; if you have time, allow them to marinate.
- Cook the chicken in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Transfer to a bowl.
- Sauté the diced red peppers and chopped onion in the same skillet for around 7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes, letting them warm through for a couple of minutes.
- Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, add any remaining spices, and incorporate the chicken back into the mix.
- Create a slurry by mixing the all-purpose flour with a bit of water. Add this to the sauce to help thicken it.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, stirring until everything is coated evenly. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve the pasta garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Don’t rush the browning of the chicken for better flavor. Feel free to add spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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