Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy chicken pasta made with parmesan, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich cream sauce. It’s a quick 30-minute dinner perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (microbial-rennet)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Step: Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper.
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Step: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Step: Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Step: Return the chicken to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together so the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
- Step: Let the dish cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through. This Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe is best served warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly grated parmesan rather than pre-shredded cheese. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or reserved pasta water. You can add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, marry me chicken, Italian-American dinner, easy pasta recipe