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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a dish that seamlessly blends tender chicken thighs with a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and vibrant spinach. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. In just 25 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality dinner that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. The rich, savory sauce marries beautifully with farfalle pasta, making this recipe a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 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 (from the jar of sun dried tomatoes)
  • 12 oz farfalle pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp dried shallots
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced onion
  • 3 tbsp Bob's Red Mill 1:1 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

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
  2. Boil salted water and cook farfalle pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots, garlic, and onion until soft. Stir in gluten-free flour, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  4. Mix in parmesan cheese, diced sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, spinach, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt until heated through.
  5. Slice chicken and return to skillet along with cooked pasta; toss gently to combine. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.

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