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Marry me chicken

Marry Me Creamy Chicken Pasta

Try this Marry Me Creamy Chicken Pasta, featuring tender chicken in a rich sun-dried tomato sauce, served over chickpea pasta. It's a simple, flavorful dish perfect for date night or a cozy dinner.
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Course dinner
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 butterflied chicken cutlets you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and butterfly them
  • 2 tbsp. butter divided
  • 1 tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil for added flavor
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (dry, not in oil)
  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can 15 oz. light coconut milk (you can also substitute with light cream or heavy cream if you prefer a richer sauce)
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 lb. chickpea pasta I used @eatbanza
  • Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  • Season chicken cutlets well on both sides with kosher salt and pepper.
  • In a deep-sided skillet, warm 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Once warm, add the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken breasts for 2 minutes until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan, then add the diced onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then add the garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, then add the white wine.
  • Use a spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Once the wine reduces (about 3 minutes), add the coconut milk.
  • Use a whisk to combine, then add the chicken back into the sauce to finish cooking, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan again.
  • When the pasta water is boiling, add salt, then cook the box of pasta according to the package directions.
  • Toss the spinach into the sauce and let it wilt. Add the drained, cooked pasta to the sauce and combine everything well.
  • Serve the pasta with the chicken on top, adding more sauce over the chicken. Top with optional parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish.
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