Marry Me Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup heavy cream.
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced.
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1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated.
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
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1 teaspoon paprika.
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1½ pounds boneless chicken, diced into bites.
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3 tablespoons butter.
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3 tablespoons flour.
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10 ounces penne pasta.
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1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and ready to use.
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1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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2 cups chicken broth.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Fresh basil leaves to top it off.
# Instructions:
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Boil pasta as instructed on the package.
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Toss the chicken with pepper and salt until coated.
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In a hot pan with oil, cook chicken for 6-8 minutes.
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Take chicken out of the pan, then melt butter in the same pan.
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Stir garlic in the melted butter for half a minute.
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Sprinkle in the flour, stirring it into a paste.
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Whisk in broth, cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
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Add the tomatoes and spices, mixing evenly.
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Let the sauce simmer until it thickens a bit.
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Put the chicken and cooked pasta back into the pan.
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Finish with fresh basil on top.
# Notes:
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Penne isn't the only option; try any short pasta.
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Keep stirring when you pour in the cream.
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This dish is best hot and fresh.
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Warm leftovers with a splash of cream for moisture.