Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 545kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber Water

  • 24 oz Water
  • 8 slices Cucumber
  • Ice cubes optional

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

  • 4 oz Whole wheat pasta rotini or similar
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
  • 1/6 tsp Paprika
  • 1/3 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup Sun-dried tomatoes minced
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Sautéed Green Beans

  • 4 oz Green beans ends trimmed
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Add cucumber slices to a pitcher of water and refrigerate to infuse. Add ice if desired before serving.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Remove from the skillet, rest briefly, then slice thinly.
  • In the same skillet. Sauté the garlic until fragrant. Then whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add sun-dried tomatoes and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until evenly coated. Top with sliced chicken and garnish with fresh basil.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic briefly, add the green beans, and cook until tender. Season with salt and black pepper, then keep warm.
  • Serve the pasta with sautéed green beans and cucumber water.

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 1399mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1132IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 5mg

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 545 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Cucumber Water

  • 24 oz Water
  • 8 slices Cucumber
  • Ice cubes optional

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

  • 4 oz Whole wheat pasta rotini or similar
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
  • 1/6 tsp Paprika
  • 1/3 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup Sun-dried tomatoes minced
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Sautéed Green Beans

  • 4 oz Green beans ends trimmed
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Add cucumber slices to a pitcher of water and refrigerate to infuse. Add ice if desired before serving.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Remove from the skillet, rest briefly, then slice thinly.
  • In the same skillet. Sauté the garlic until fragrant. Then whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add sun-dried tomatoes and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until evenly coated. Top with sliced chicken and garnish with fresh basil.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic briefly, add the green beans, and cook until tender. Season with salt and black pepper, then keep warm.
  • Serve the pasta with sautéed green beans and cucumber water.

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 38gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 1399mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1132IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 5mg
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