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Marry Me Chicken & Pasta

Skillet Meal with delicious flavors. Perfect for any occasion.
Course: casserole, dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • measuring cups & spoons `
  • large deep skillet
  • large pot

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 tsp each salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika (for chicken breast)
  • 1-2 TBS cooking oil
  • 1/2 TBS salt (for pasta water)
  • 1 lb uncooked penne pasta or other type you like
  • 1 TBS butter
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 tsp each salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning (for creamy mixture)
  • 1 cup chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers (opt. sun-dried tomatoes)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 6 oz fresh baby spinach (whole, or chopped)

Instructions

  • Heat 1-2 TBS cooking oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Season with 1/2 tsp each of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Place chicken into hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
  • Flip chicken over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Move chicken around until cooked through. Should be white in the center and tender. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in 1/2 TBS salt & the uncooked pasta. Cook per directions on back of package until al dente or the tenderness you desire. Drain pasta well.
  • To the same skillet that the chicken was removed from, heat 1 TBS butter until melted and starts to sizzle. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and heavy whipping cream. Season with 1/4 tsp each of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion power, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  • Bring to a boil and allow to thicken slightly. Add in roasted red bell pepper, parmesan cheese and cooked chicken. Stir.
  • Add in spinach. Stir to coat & wilt the spinach down. Stir in the cooked and drained pasta. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken. Top with extra parmesan cheese. Enjoy.