Marry Me Pasta


Total Time: 30 min(s) 

Prep Time: 30 min(s) 

Servings: 6

What You Need

  • 3-1/2 cups cavatappi, uncooked 
  • 1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces​ 
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper​, divided 
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil 
  • 1/4 cup butter 
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic 
  • 2 Tbsp. flour 
  • 1 cup whole milk 
  • 1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth​ 
  • 1/2 cup grated KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese 
  • 1/4 cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped 
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder​ 
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped 

Let’s Make It

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, season chicken with 1/4 tsp. pepper.​ 
  2. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 6 to 8 min. until done.​ Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.  
  3. Melt butter in skillet on low heat. Add garlic; cook 30 sec. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. or until hot and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk and chicken broth. Bring to boil on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and remaining black pepper until combined.​ Stir in spinach. 
  4. Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to cheese sauce; mix well. 

Kitchen Tips

  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves. 

Nutrition info

(Per Serving) 570 calories, 17g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 70mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 5g sugars, 41g protein, 6%DV vitamin D, 15%DV calcium, 20%DV iron, 8%DV potassium.

*Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.