Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is a creamy, savory, and utterly irresistible dish that’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese combine for a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your favorite shape)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional, for thinning sauce)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. If the sauce becomes too thick, add chicken broth to reach your desired consistency. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it evenly with the creamy sauce.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken and sauce.
- Toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is thoroughly coated in the creamy goodness.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Substitute spinach or kale for added nutrients and a pop of color.
- Use different types of pasta, such as rigatoni or linguine, to experiment with textures.
- Add mushrooms to the sauce for an earthier flavor.
- If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes, use roasted red peppers instead.
- For a lighter version, use light cream or Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Pasta, Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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