Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 917kcal

Ingredients

Croutons

  • 1 slice Your choice of bread diced
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Caesar Salad

  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ tsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ TBSP Parmesan cheese grated (plus more for topping)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce chopped

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

  • 4 oz Rotini pasta
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
  • tsp Paprika
  • tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP Butter
  • tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 TBSP All-purpose flour
  • cup Chicken broth
  • cup Heavy cream
  • cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • cup Sun-dried tomatoes drained

Apple Juice

  • 16 oz Apple juice chilled

Instructions

Make the Croutons

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
  • Drizzle 1 TBSP of extra-virgin olive oil over the bread cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  • Spread the cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Set aside.

Prepare the Caesar Salad

  • In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar.
  • Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking constantly. Stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Toss the romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing. Top with croutons and additional Parmesan cheese.

Cook the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Chicken

  • Season the chicken breast on both sides with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken on both sides and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and is no longer pink.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Make the Sauce

  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Stir in flour to form a paste. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add the drained sun-dried tomatoes and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.

Combine & Serve

  • Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Plate the pasta and top with sliced chicken. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Pour chilled apple juice into glasses and serve alongside the meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 917kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 915mg | Potassium: 1653mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 5363IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 5mg

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 917 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Croutons

  • 1 slice Your choice of bread diced
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Caesar Salad

  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ tsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ TBSP Parmesan cheese grated (plus more for topping)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce chopped

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

  • 4 oz Rotini pasta
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
  • tsp Paprika
  • tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP Butter
  • tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 TBSP All-purpose flour
  • cup Chicken broth
  • cup Heavy cream
  • cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • cup Sun-dried tomatoes drained

Apple Juice

  • 16 oz Apple juice chilled

Instructions
 

Make the Croutons

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
  • Drizzle 1 TBSP of extra-virgin olive oil over the bread cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  • Spread the cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Set aside.

Prepare the Caesar Salad

  • In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar.
  • Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking constantly. Stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Toss the romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing. Top with croutons and additional Parmesan cheese.

Cook the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Chicken

  • Season the chicken breast on both sides with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken on both sides and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and is no longer pink.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Make the Sauce

  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Stir in flour to form a paste. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add the drained sun-dried tomatoes and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.

Combine & Serve

  • Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Plate the pasta and top with sliced chicken. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Pour chilled apple juice into glasses and serve alongside the meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 917kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 45gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 915mgPotassium: 1653mgFiber: 7gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 5363IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 347mgIron: 5mg
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