Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich and creamy dish that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious parmesan cream sauce tossed with pasta. It’s bold, flavorful, and perfect for a romantic dinner or cozy night in.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, fresh basil, spinach
Instructions
- Cook Pasta:
- Boil pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Cook Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes.
- Add broth and simmer. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Combine:
- Toss pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in sliced chicken and any optional spinach or herbs. Heat through and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap in shrimp or tofu for protein variation.
- Use half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter sauce.
- Add spinach for extra greens and color.
Nutrition
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
