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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bake

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bake

Cost $25, save $15

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  • 55 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta

  • Protein

    • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • Seasoning

    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
    • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

  • Vegetables

    • 1 cup drained jarred julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes
    • 🧅 1 1/2 cups yellow onion
    • 🧄 6 large garlic cloves
    • 1 (5 ounces) baby spinach

  • Condiments & Sauces

    • 4 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomato jar
    • 1/3 cup white wine
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • Butter & Flour

    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • Dairy

    • 🥛 1 cup whole milk
    • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided

  • Breadcrumbs

    • 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes), reserve 1 cup pasta water, and drain.

3

Season chicken with pepper, Italian seasoning, and kosher salt. Heat 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil in skillet and cook chicken until golden and internal temperature reaches 165 F (10-15 minutes). Slice chicken and mix with pasta.

4

Sauté onion and garlic in skillet with 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil for 6 minutes, then add white wine, tomato paste, and sun-dried tomatoes (cook 2 minutes). Stir in butter and sprinkle flour, gradually adding reserved pasta water and milk (cook 2 minutes).

5

Add spinach, Italian seasoning, and salt. Cook until wilted (2 minutes). Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted. Combine with pasta and chicken.

6

Toast breadcrumbs in skillet with 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil until golden (2 minutes). Sprinkle over pasta mixture with cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.

7

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted (15 minutes). Garnish with basil.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

565

Calories

  • 46
    Protein
  • 41
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 Replace white wine with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic option.Pre-cooked chicken can save time for busy weeknights.Breadcrumbs can be enhanced with fresh herbs for extra flavor.