Description
A creamy and indulgent pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan sauce, this Marry Me Chicken Pasta is sure to impress. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed, drained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, cook garlic, then add chicken broth, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, seasonings, and Parmesan. Simmer until smooth.
- Combine: Slice chicken, return to skillet with cooked pasta. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- For added richness, stir in cream cheese with the sauce.
- Pair with garlic bread or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
