Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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why make this recipe

This dish is rich and simple. It mixes creamy sauce, tender chicken, and pasta. You can make it for a weeknight dinner or a date night. If you want a different pasta idea, try the bright fresh pasta salad for busy weeknights for a light side.

introduction

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, tasty meal. It uses chicken, tomatoes, cream, and pasta. You cook it in one pan and then mix with pasta. The sauce is smooth and full of flavor. This recipe is easy and feels a bit fancy.

how to make Marry Me Chicken Pasta

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through.
4. If using pancetta or bacon, add it now and cook until crispy.
5. Stir in mushrooms and capsicum, cooking until softened.
6. Add Passata and tomato and thyme sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine.
7. For a creamier sauce, add double cream or cottage cheese and mix well.
8. Stir in baby spinach and let it wilt.
9. Combine the pasta with the sauce, mixing well.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

For more chicken ideas and salads you can serve with this dish, see our delicious chicken salad recipes.

Ingredients :

• Chicken breast
• Pasta of choice
• Double cream or cottage cheese
• Baby spinach
• Passata
• Tomato and thyme sauce
• Heavy cream or crème fraîche
• Mushrooms
• Capsicum
• Pancetta or bacon
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions :

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through.
4. If using pancetta or bacon, add it now and cook until crispy.
5. Stir in mushrooms and capsicum, cooking until softened.
6. Add Passata and tomato and thyme sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine.
7. For a creamier sauce, add double cream or cottage cheese and mix well.
8. Stir in baby spinach and let it wilt.
9. Combine the pasta with the sauce, mixing well.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

how to serve Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Serve hot on plates. Add extra grated Parmesan on top. A green salad or simple garlic bread goes well with it. Serve with a lemon wedge if you like a bit of brightness.

how to store Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Cool the pasta to room temperature. Put in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat. Add a splash of cream or water to loosen the sauce if it is thick.

tips to make Marry Me Chicken Pasta

• Cut chicken into even pieces so it cooks the same.
• Use fresh garlic for best taste.
• If sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water or cream.
• Taste and add salt and pepper at the end.
• You can use cream cheese or crème fraîche for a richer sauce.

variation (if any)

• Make it vegetarian: skip chicken and add extra mushrooms and beans.
• Use smoked bacon instead of pancetta for a smoky taste.
• Add chili flakes for heat.
• Swap spinach for kale if you like a firmer green.

FAQs

Q: Can I use a different pasta?
A: Yes. Use any pasta you like: penne, fusilli, or spaghetti work well.

Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: Yes. Make the sauce and chicken, store separately from pasta, then combine and reheat before serving.

Q: Can I freeze this dish?
A: You can freeze the sauce and chicken, but pasta can become soft. Freeze sauce only for best texture.

Q: Is there a dairy-free option?
A: Use a dairy-free cream or coconut cream and skip Parmesan to make it dairy-free.

Q: How long does it take to cook?
A: About 30 to 40 minutes from start to finish, depending on pasta and chicken size.

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