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: 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
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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