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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A chicken pasta dish made using whole wheat penne pasta, cashew milk, chicken, and simple pantry staple ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 6
Author: Rena

Equipment

  • non stick skillet
  • Sharp Chef's knife
  • spatula
  • Medium Pot to cook pasta

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2-3 garlic cloves pressed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup cashew milk or full-fat milk
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • fresh herbs Optional: for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs and season with 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and Kosher salt and pepper.
    Cooked chicken thighs bites in a pan
  • Cook until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes, then set aside.
  • To the same preheated skillet, add the remaining oil. Add the 2-3 garlic cloves (minced) and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the 2 tablespoons cornstarch and take a whisk.
  • Pour the 1 cup cashew milk little by little while continuously whisking. Once the milk is incorporated, add the 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes and stir well to combine.
    chicken bites added over the creamy Tuscan sauce in a skillet
  • Allow the sauce to bubble for 3-4 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Return the chicken to the sauce and add half of the 1 cup grated parmesan cheese. Add the pasta and stir to coat.
    cooked pasta added over the creamy chicken sauce
  • Garnish with the remaining parmesan cheese and any additional fresh herbs and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Pasta: Use any pasta of your choice.
  • Chicken: you may use chicken breast for a leaner option.
  • Milk: any milk of your choice will work. You need thick full-fat milk though, so using almond milk will change the consistency a bit.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 3mg