Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious parmesan cream sauce. With its irresistible taste, this dish is said to be “so good, it might just inspire a proposal!” Perfect for a romantic dinner or a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce & Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta:
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
4. Combine Everything:
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return it to the pan.
- Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
5. Serve:
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, Romantic Dinner, Easy Chicken Pasta