Description
One Pan Marry Me Chicken Pasta is an irresistible dish that combines creamy textures and vibrant flavors, making it perfect for both romantic dinners and quick weeknight meals. With succulent ground chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach all cooked together in one pan, this recipe ensures minimal cleanup while delivering maximum taste. In just 35 minutes, you can impress your loved ones with a hearty meal that’s not only delicious but also healthy. Enjoy the delightful combination of ingredients topped with fresh basil for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic (pressed)
- ½ yellow onion (diced (about 1 cup))
- ½ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp paprika
- 3 large handfuls fresh spinach
- 2.5 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 10 oz small pasta (small pasta shells (about 1 + ¼ cup dry pasta))
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh basil (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in remaining olive oil, garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and paprika. Cook until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant. Add spinach until wilted.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the dry pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and Greek yogurt. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg