Description
This Marry Me Creamy Chicken Pasta features juicy, seared chicken in a velvety sun-dried tomato cream sauce tossed with tender pasta. It’s bursting with garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs—pure comfort food that lives up to the hype.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil, spinach
Instructions
- Cook Pasta:
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Cook Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken 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 2–3 minutes. Stir in cream and Parmesan, simmering until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine and Finish:
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce. Stir in reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add sliced chicken back to the pan. Stir in spinach or basil if desired.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a twist.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Great for date night or dinner guests—pairs beautifully with salad and wine.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
