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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

40 Mins
6 Servings
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast tossed with high-protein pasta in a creamy sun-dried tomato Parmesan sauce with fresh basil

Ingredients

1½ Pounds Nature Raised Farms® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

1 Pound Hi-Protein Pasta

1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, Fresh Cracked

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

3 Cloves Garlic, Minced

1/2 Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Finely Chopped

1 Cup Chicken Broth

3/4 Cup Heavy Cream

1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated, Plus Additional for Garnish

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped, Plus Additional for Garnish

2 Cups Spinach, Rough Chopped, (Optional)

A protein-forward twist on Marry Me Chicken featuring tender pieces of Nature Raised Farms® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast tossed with high-protein pasta in a creamy sun-dried tomato Parmesan sauce with fresh basil.
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Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the protein pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, pat the chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking as needed until a digital thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the chicken registers 170°F.
  6. Transfer the chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes befor cutting into bites sized pieces.
  7. In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  9. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  10. Add the chopped basil and lemon juice. If needed, loosen the sauce with a splash of reserved pasta water.
  11. Return the cooked and cut chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
  12. Add the cooked protein pasta to the skillet. Gently toss until the chicken, pasta, and sauce are evenly combined. Cook for 1 minute longer to allow the flavors to meld.
  13. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes. Divide evenly among four serving bowls.
  14. Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan, if desired, and serve immediately.