Close
Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4
Active Time:30 mins
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Total Time:
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Jump to recipe
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
8ounceswhole-wheat spaghetti
1cupjulienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and coarsely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons oil from jar, divided
1smallyellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
¾teaspoonsalt
2(8-ounce)boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch pieces
¾teaspoonItalian seasoning
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper
½cupdrywhite wine
½cupwater
¾cupheavy cream
⅓cupfinelygrated Parmesan cheese
2tablespoonschopped fresh basil
DirectionsBring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add 8 ounces spaghetti; cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in spinach until wilted. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta mixture.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla MontielMeanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and ¾ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until the tomatoes are deep red, about 2 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla MontielAdd ½ cup wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits; cook until most of the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in ½ cup water; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla MontielStir in ¾ cup cream; cook until the sauce begins to bubble around the edges and is slightly thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the pasta mixture; toss to coat. Remove from heat. Add ⅓ cup Parmesan; toss to incorporate, adding the reserved ¼ cup cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen, if needed. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons basil.Nutrition InformationServing Size: 1½ cupsCalories 686, Fat 34g, Saturated Fat 14g, Cholesterol 140mg, Carbohydrates 57g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 39g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 733mg, Potassium 1,381mgFrequently Asked QuestionsIt’s a chicken recipe with sun-dried tomatoes and cream that’s so tasty and comforting it’s been credited for numerous unexpected marriage proposals and compliments that included the words “marry me.” As a result, you’ll find some recipes referred to as Engagement Chicken and others named Marry Me Chicken.Absolutely. You can swap the whole-wheat spaghetti for a sturdy pasta shape like rigatoni, penne or farfalle. And Grana Padano would be an easy cheese swap for the Parmesan. If you want to avoid cheeses with rennet, check your local grocery store for vegetarian cheeses.Yes you can. To make this recipe a day ahead, grate the cheese and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. Then, cook and cool the pasta and spread it into a single layer, cover completely and refrigerate.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the microwave in 10- to 15-second intervals until it reaches your desired temperature. We also suggest adding some chicken broth to the sauce to maintain its consistency, otherwise it might separate.This recipe has all the elements of a complete meal, but you could pair it with a tossed salad and some garlic bread or rolls.EatingWell.com, September 2024
Directions
Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add 8 ounces spaghetti; cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in spinach until wilted. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta mixture.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla MontielMeanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and ¾ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until the tomatoes are deep red, about 2 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla MontielAdd ½ cup wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits; cook until most of the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in ½ cup water; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla MontielStir in ¾ cup cream; cook until the sauce begins to bubble around the edges and is slightly thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the pasta mixture; toss to coat. Remove from heat. Add ⅓ cup Parmesan; toss to incorporate, adding the reserved ¼ cup cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen, if needed. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons basil.Nutrition InformationServing Size: 1½ cupsCalories 686, Fat 34g, Saturated Fat 14g, Cholesterol 140mg, Carbohydrates 57g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 39g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 733mg, Potassium 1,381mgFrequently Asked QuestionsIt’s a chicken recipe with sun-dried tomatoes and cream that’s so tasty and comforting it’s been credited for numerous unexpected marriage proposals and compliments that included the words “marry me.” As a result, you’ll find some recipes referred to as Engagement Chicken and others named Marry Me Chicken.Absolutely. You can swap the whole-wheat spaghetti for a sturdy pasta shape like rigatoni, penne or farfalle. And Grana Padano would be an easy cheese swap for the Parmesan. If you want to avoid cheeses with rennet, check your local grocery store for vegetarian cheeses.Yes you can. To make this recipe a day ahead, grate the cheese and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. Then, cook and cool the pasta and spread it into a single layer, cover completely and refrigerate.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the microwave in 10- to 15-second intervals until it reaches your desired temperature. We also suggest adding some chicken broth to the sauce to maintain its consistency, otherwise it might separate.This recipe has all the elements of a complete meal, but you could pair it with a tossed salad and some garlic bread or rolls.
Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add 8 ounces spaghetti; cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in spinach until wilted. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta mixture.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and ¾ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until the tomatoes are deep red, about 2 minutes.
Add ½ cup wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits; cook until most of the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in ½ cup water; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
Stir in ¾ cup cream; cook until the sauce begins to bubble around the edges and is slightly thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the pasta mixture; toss to coat. Remove from heat. Add ⅓ cup Parmesan; toss to incorporate, adding the reserved ¼ cup cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen, if needed. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons basil.
Nutrition InformationServing Size: 1½ cupsCalories 686, Fat 34g, Saturated Fat 14g, Cholesterol 140mg, Carbohydrates 57g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 39g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 733mg, Potassium 1,381mg
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1½ cupsCalories 686, Fat 34g, Saturated Fat 14g, Cholesterol 140mg, Carbohydrates 57g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 39g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 733mg, Potassium 1,381mg
Serving Size: 1½ cups
Calories 686, Fat 34g, Saturated Fat 14g, Cholesterol 140mg, Carbohydrates 57g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 39g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 733mg, Potassium 1,381mg
Frequently Asked QuestionsIt’s a chicken recipe with sun-dried tomatoes and cream that’s so tasty and comforting it’s been credited for numerous unexpected marriage proposals and compliments that included the words “marry me.” As a result, you’ll find some recipes referred to as Engagement Chicken and others named Marry Me Chicken.Absolutely. You can swap the whole-wheat spaghetti for a sturdy pasta shape like rigatoni, penne or farfalle. And Grana Padano would be an easy cheese swap for the Parmesan. If you want to avoid cheeses with rennet, check your local grocery store for vegetarian cheeses.Yes you can. To make this recipe a day ahead, grate the cheese and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. Then, cook and cool the pasta and spread it into a single layer, cover completely and refrigerate.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the microwave in 10- to 15-second intervals until it reaches your desired temperature. We also suggest adding some chicken broth to the sauce to maintain its consistency, otherwise it might separate.This recipe has all the elements of a complete meal, but you could pair it with a tossed salad and some garlic bread or rolls.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a chicken recipe with sun-dried tomatoes and cream that’s so tasty and comforting it’s been credited for numerous unexpected marriage proposals and compliments that included the words “marry me.” As a result, you’ll find some recipes referred to as Engagement Chicken and others named Marry Me Chicken.
Absolutely. You can swap the whole-wheat spaghetti for a sturdy pasta shape like rigatoni, penne or farfalle. And Grana Padano would be an easy cheese swap for the Parmesan. If you want to avoid cheeses with rennet, check your local grocery store for vegetarian cheeses.
Yes you can. To make this recipe a day ahead, grate the cheese and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. Then, cook and cool the pasta and spread it into a single layer, cover completely and refrigerate.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the microwave in 10- to 15-second intervals until it reaches your desired temperature. We also suggest adding some chicken broth to the sauce to maintain its consistency, otherwise it might separate.
This recipe has all the elements of a complete meal, but you could pair it with a tossed salad and some garlic bread or rolls.
EatingWell.com, September 2024
Rate ItPrint
Carrie Myers, M.S.
andLinda Frahm
Linda Frahm
