Marry Me Pasta With Chicken

With or without chicken, this pasta is delicious!

By @cookwithchay

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 piece chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoon seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon oil from sun dried tomatoes jar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.25 piece onion or shallot
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup broth
• 1.5 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 8 oz pasta
• 0.5 cup sun dried tomatoes
• 2 handful spinach
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken lengthways if too thick (butterfly)
2. Mix the seasonings in a bowl
3. Season the chicken with 1-2 teaspoon and save the remaining seasoning for the pasta
4. Cook the chicken in sun dried tomatoes oil or olive oil for 3-4 minutes on low medium heat each side. Remove
5. In same pan add tablespoon oil and butter. Sauté onion , garlic for less than 30 seconds. Medium heat
6. Add tomato paste and mix. Add remaining seasonings. Add broth , heavy whipping cream , and let the sauce cook and thicken (add Parmesan cheese 2-3 tablespoons if sauce needs help thickening)
7. Add in pasta , sun dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan cheese, chili flakes. Mix well . Adjust salt if needed