Marry Me Chicken Pasta

#12 in my '100 30 Minute Meals series' is this Marry Me Chicken Pasta. Made with savory ground chicken sausage, onions & garlic, sun dried tomatoes, short cut pasta, broth, cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach.

Why You'll Love this Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe:

• It comes together in just 30 minutes! From start to finish, making it great for a lazy or tired weeknight.
• Super flavorful. With a blend of onions, garlic, chicken sausage, tomato paste, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and cream this pasta is bursting with flavor.
• The leftovers are even better! Making it great for meal prep.

Key Ingredients:

• Ground Chicken Sausage: Savory & easy to cook. If bought in links, slice or remove casings.
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Packed in oil, these tomatoes are soft, sweet, and slightly tart.
• Garlic, Onions, Tomato Paste & White Wine: Build the flavor base of this pasta.
• Heavy Cream & Grated Parmesan Cheese: To add creaminess & more savory flavor.
• Spinach: For a pop of color.

Dietary Swaps:

• Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free short cut pasta and ensure all store bough ingredients are labeled gluten-free, especially chicken broth.
• Dairy-Free: Swap butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese for dairy-free versions. I really like to use coconut milk for savory soups and pastas as it gives just a hint of sweetness.
• Vegetarian: Swap the chicken sausage for a plant-based sausage (such as Impossible Foods ground sausage) or omit it entirely. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
• Vegan: Follow both vegetarian & dairy-free instructions.

Recipe Variations:

• Make it Spicy: Add a bit of chili paste or red pepper flakes for some heat.
• Use a different protein. Sliced chicken cutlets, ground pork sausage, ground turkey, shredded rotisserie chicken, or even shrimp are all good options.
• Add extra veggies, such as chopped kale, diced zucchini or squash, sliced mushrooms, or roasted red peppers.

Tips & Recipe Notes:

• If chicken sausage is purchased in links, slice or remove casings before cooking.
• Deglaze the pot with white wine, and let simmer for a minute or two to burn off alcohol. If avoiding alcohol, deglaze the pan with a splash of broth.
• Turn heat down before adding cream. This will prevent it from curdling.

Storage & Reheating:

• Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Reheat on the stove top over medium-low heat, stirring often, until warmed through.

More 30 Minute Meals You Will Love:

• Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
• Butter Chicken Pasta
• Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta
• Chicken & Chorizo Pasta
• Garlic & Herb Boursin and Pasta
• Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta

Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Made with savory ground chicken sausage, onions & garlic, sun dried tomatoes, short cut pasta, broth, cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Pasta

Servings 4

Calories 510 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 tablespoons butter divided
• 1 lb ground chicken sausage
• 1 cup diced yellow or white onion about ½ onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked short-cut pasta penne, rotini, or similar
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups chopped spinach

Instructions

 

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
• Add ground chicken sausage and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the same pot. Add diced onion and garlic, cooking 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
• Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, and wine. Simmer 1-2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
• Add chicken broth and uncooked pasta. Bring to a medium-high simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid has reduced.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, cooked chicken sausage, and spinach.
• Stir until spinach wilts and everything is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

• If chicken sausage is purchased in links, slice or remove casings before cooking.
• Deglaze the pot with white wine, and let simmer for a minute or two to burn off alcohol. If avoiding alcohol, deglaze the pan with a splash of broth.
• Turn heat down before adding cream. This will prevent it from curdling.
• Nutrition values are an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 32gFat: 26gSodium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

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