Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy flavorful dish that’s said to be so delicious it could inspire a marriage proposal Tender juicy chicken is cooked to perfection and combined with a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce and perfectly cooked pasta This dish is easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for special occasions Whether you’re making it for a date night or a family meal this recipe is sure to win hearts and satisfy cravings
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz pasta (penne fettuccine or rigatoni)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt pepper and red pepper flakes Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat Add the chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet melt the butter Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to release their flavor Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream stirring to combine Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy
Cook the Pasta
While the sauce is simmering cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water then drain the pasta
Combine Everything
Slice the rested chicken into strips Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce tossing to coat evenly If the sauce is too thick add some of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached Add the sliced chicken and mix gently
Serve
Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese Serve hot and enjoy the rich creamy flavors
Notes
Use chicken thighs for an even juicier version of this recipe
Adjust the level of red pepper flakes for more or less heat
Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition
Substitute gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option
For a dairy-free version use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of heavy cream and Parmesan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (varies by portion size)
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, creamy chicken pasta, date night recipe, easy pasta dish