Marry-Me-Hähnchen-Pasta

Zutaten

• 1 lb (500g) chicken breasts (boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 small onion/shallot (finely chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 10 sun-dried tomatoes in oil (finely chopped)
• 5 oz (150g) baby spinach (roughly chopped)
• 2 cups chicken broth / chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream / whipping cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1-2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped basil
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 lb (500g) pasta

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.

2. 2

   Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board and cover with a piece of parchment paper.

3. 3

   Flatten the chicken out slightly with a rolling pin or meat mallet.

4. 4

   Drizzle with olive oil then season generously.

5. 5

   In a large skillet or deep pan set over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides.

6. 6

   Remove from the pan and set aside.

7. 7

   Add the pasta to the salted water and allow to cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water and drain the pasta.

8. 8

   In the same pan, add the onions and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.

9. 9

   Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and allow to cook until the spinach has welted.

10. 10

    Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan (this fond adds incredible flavor to the finished sauce).

11. 11

    Allow to reduce for a few minutes then pour in the cream and the milk mixed with the cornstarch.

12. 12

    Season with salt and black pepper and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

13. 13

    Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and basil.

14. 14

    Chop or slice the chicken then add back to the sauce.

15. 15

    Adjust the seasoning to taste.

16. 16

    Toss the sauce with the drained pasta, stir in a few tablespoons of the reserve cooking water.

17. 17

    Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese then serve.