Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bake

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  2. 2Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  3. 3Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  4. 4Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7Heat 2 tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  8. 8Heat 2 tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  9. 9Heat 2 tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  10. 10Heat another tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil. Saute the diced onion with salt, pepper, italian seasoning, and red pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  11. 11Heat another tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil. Saute the diced onion with salt, pepper, italian seasoning, and red pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  12. 12Heat another tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil. Saute the diced onion with salt, pepper, italian seasoning, and red pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  13. 13Add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  14. 14Add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  15. 15Add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  16. 16Pour in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  17. 17Pour in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  18. 18Pour in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  19. 19Reduce heat to low, add the grated Parmesan and half the shredded mozzarella. Stir until the cheese is melted.
  20. 20Reduce heat to low, add the grated Parmesan and half the shredded mozzarella. Stir until the cheese is melted.
  21. 21Reduce heat to low, add the grated Parmesan and half the shredded mozzarella. Stir until the cheese is melted.
  22. 22Add the cooked chicken and spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
  23. 23Add the cooked chicken and spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
  24. 24Add the cooked chicken and spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
  25. 25Gently fold in the pasta and top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
  26. 26Gently fold in the pasta and top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
  27. 27Gently fold in the pasta and top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
  28. 28Bake at 375°F for 10-15 min, then finish under the broiler, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  29. 29Bake at 375°F for 10-15 min, then finish under the broiler, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  30. 30Bake at 375°F for 10-15 min, then finish under the broiler, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  31. 31Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  32. 32Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  33. 33Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Banza rigatoni
  • 1 lb Banza rigatoni
  • 1 lb Banza rigatoni
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 3 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
  • 3 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
  • 3 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp red pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups half-and-half or cream
  • 2 cups half-and-half or cream
  • 2 cups half-and-half or cream
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 8 oz freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cups spinach

Equipment

large skilletpotcolander