Name: Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 3/4 tbsp smoked sweet paprika; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp sun dried tomato oil; 12 oz farfalle pasta; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp dried shallots; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp minced onion; 3 tbsp gluten-free flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup shredded parmesan; 1/4 cup diced sun dried tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup diced spinach; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp smoked sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; Chopped fresh basil (for garnish)

Description

A romantic and comforting dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta in one perfect plate.

Ingredients

Scale

3 boneless skinless chicken thighs
3/4 tbsp smoked sweet paprika
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp sun dried tomato oil
12 oz farfalle pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp dried shallots
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced onion
3 tbsp gluten-free flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded parmesan
1/4 cup diced sun dried tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup diced spinach
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
1/2 tsp salt
Chopped fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the sun dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken. Cook until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the dried shallots, minced garlic, and minced onion. Sauté until fragrant.
Sprinkle in the gluten-free flour and stir to combine.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens.
Stir in the shredded parmesan, diced sun dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and spinach. Mix until well combined.
Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add it to the skillet.
Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the pasta and sauce. Let it all combine over low heat for a couple of minutes.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream or cheese. Use fresh herbs for better flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, date night recipe, gluten-free pasta