Description
Enjoy a romantic meal with this creamy and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Pasta dish. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese come together in a luscious sauce that coats every strand of pasta. Perfect for a cozy dinner for two or a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips or cubes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add chicken broth, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir in butter. If needed, add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency. Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of white wine.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
