marry me chicken

How To Make marry me chicken

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  Step 1
  Mix all-purpose flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning in a pie plate.
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  Step 2
  Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, coating each side. Set aside. Discard leftover flour mixture.
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  Step 3
  Heat 2 Tbsp butter and olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Once hot, place the floured chicken in the skillet.
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  Step 4
  After 7-8 minutes, flip the chicken breasts. Cook for an additional 7-8 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts, place on a platter, and set aside.
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  Step 5
  Add 4 Tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes or until soft, stirring often to prevent burning.
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  Step 6
  Once the garlic is soft, add the sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach. Stir often to prevent burning. Cook until the spinach is wilted.
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  Step 7
  Once the spinach is wilted, slowly add the chicken broth and deglaze the skillet. Add remaining Italian seasoning, the crushed red pepper, and remaining salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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  Step 8
  Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Add 1 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer.
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  Step 9
  Once the sauce has come to a simmer and the cheese is melted, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is 165 degrees F.
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  Step 10
  Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions.
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  Step 11
  Drizzle the sauce over the cooked pasta and serve with the chicken breast on the side. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of minced parsley.
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