Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken strips, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce. This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a satisfying meal perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional:
- 10 ounces pasta (like penne or fettuccine)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Combine and simmer: Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter sauce or add spinach for extra veggies.
- This dish can be made with shrimp or mushrooms instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
