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  "attribution": {
    "author": "Flavor Folio",
    "publisher": "Flavor Folio"
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  "image": {
    "alt": "Seared chicken slices in a creamy sun-dried tomato Parmesan sauce over penne in a white bowl",
    "credit": "Photo: \"tomato cream sauce\" by Ginny (flickr.com/photos/ginnerobot), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z",
  "recipe": {
    "categories": [
      "Dinner"
    ],
    "cookMinutes": 28,
    "cuisine": "Italian-American",
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "ingredients": [
      {
        "item": "boneless skinless chicken breasts",
        "note": "about 2 large, halved horizontally into 4 cutlets",
        "quantity": "1.5",
        "unit": "lb"
      },
      {
        "item": "kosher salt",
        "note": "plus more to taste",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "black pepper",
        "quantity": "1/2",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "smoked paprika",
        "note": "divided",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "dried Italian seasoning",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "oil from the sun-dried tomato jar",
        "note": "or olive oil",
        "quantity": "2",
        "unit": "tbsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "unsalted butter",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "tbsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "shallot",
        "note": "finely chopped (or 1/2 small yellow onion)",
        "quantity": "1"
      },
      {
        "item": "garlic",
        "note": "minced",
        "quantity": "4",
        "unit": "cloves"
      },
      {
        "item": "tomato paste",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "tbsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "crushed red pepper flakes",
        "note": "use 1/4 tsp for milder",
        "quantity": "1/2",
        "unit": "tsp"
      },
      {
        "item": "oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes",
        "note": "drained and chopped",
        "quantity": "2/3",
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      {
        "item": "low-sodium chicken broth",
        "note": "plus a splash more if needed",
        "quantity": "3",
        "unit": "cups"
      },
      {
        "item": "penne pasta",
        "note": "or rigatoni or medium shells",
        "quantity": "12",
        "unit": "oz"
      },
      {
        "item": "heavy cream",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      {
        "item": "freshly grated Parmesan cheese",
        "note": "about 3 oz; grate it yourself so it melts smoothly",
        "quantity": "1",
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      {
        "item": "baby spinach",
        "note": "loosely packed",
        "quantity": "2",
        "unit": "cups"
      },
      {
        "item": "fresh basil leaves",
        "note": "torn",
        "quantity": "1/4",
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      {
        "item": "lemon",
        "note": "zest only",
        "quantity": "1"
      }
    ],
    "keywords": [
      "marry me chicken",
      "marry me chicken pasta",
      "one pot marry me chicken pasta",
      "sun-dried tomato chicken pasta",
      "creamy tuscan chicken pasta",
      "chicken penne cream sauce",
      "one pot pasta",
      "30 minute dinner",
      "Sunday dinner",
      "weeknight chicken dinner"
    ],
    "prepMinutes": 12,
    "servings": 4,
    "steps": [
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 5,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
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        "instruction": "Pat the chicken dry and slice each breast in half horizontally into thin cutlets. Season all over with the salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp of the smoked paprika and the Italian seasoning."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 10,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          5,
          6
        ],
        "instruction": "Heat the sun-dried tomato oil and butter in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the cutlets without moving them for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until deep golden and 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part. Move to a cutting board to rest; don't wash the pan."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 4,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
          7,
          8,
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          10,
          11
        ],
        "instruction": "Lower the heat to medium. Add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, the remaining 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, the red pepper flakes and the sun-dried tomatoes, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and the paste darkens slightly."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 12,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
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          13
        ],
        "instruction": "Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pan clean. Bring to a boil, stir in the penne, then reduce to a lively simmer. Partially cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes so the pasta doesn't stick, until it's just short of al dente and most of the broth is absorbed."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 4,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
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        ],
        "instruction": "Stir in the cream and simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, until the pasta is tender and the sauce coats it. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the Parmesan a handful at a time, then fold in the spinach until it wilts. If the sauce is too thick, loosen it with a splash of broth or water. Taste and add salt if needed."
      },
      {
        "estimatedMinutes": 2,
        "ingredientIndexes": [
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        ],
        "instruction": "Slice the rested chicken and lay it over the pasta, drizzling any juices from the board on top. Finish with the torn basil and lemon zest and serve right away."
      }
    ],
    "summary": "The viral Marry Me Chicken turned into a one-pot weeknight dinner: golden seared chicken over penne cooked right in a creamy sun-dried tomato, garlic and Parmesan sauce, with spinach, basil and a hit of lemon zest. One pan, 40 minutes, and the pasta soaks up all the flavor.",
    "title": "Marry Me Chicken Pasta (One-Pot, 40-Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Cream)",
    "totalMinutes": 40
  },
  "recipeID": "a449a54f-08c8-45a2-81b4-f287d0be074e",
  "revision": 1,
  "schemaVersion": 1,
  "updatedAt": "2026-11-01T13:12:20.284632Z"
}