# Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bake

A creamy pasta bake with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a generous topping of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
2. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat 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.
4. Heat 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.
5. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Pour 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.
7. Reduce heat to low, add the grated Parmesan and half the shredded mozzarella. Stir until the cheese is melted.
8. Add the cooked chicken and spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
9. Gently fold in the pasta and top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
10. Bake at 375°F for 10-15 min, then finish under the broiler, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- pot
- colander

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDFxyHczDec/?igsh=MWt0cWhqdzIzdDExMA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7262442f-f58c-41df-8634-b1a05d88f48f
- Extracted: 2025-01-24

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