Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that’s so irresistible, it’s said to be “proposal-worthy.” With tender, juicy chicken coated in a rich, velvety sun-dried tomato cream sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, this recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Whether you’re preparing it for a romantic date night, a family dinner, or just treating yourself, this dish is sure to win hearts and satisfy cravings
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
300g penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
½ cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Optional Add-Ins
Mushrooms, sliced
Spinach, fresh
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side Remove from the pan and set aside to rest
Make the Creamy Sauce
In the same skillet add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream stirring to combine Let the mixture simmer until it thickens slightly Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy
Cook the Pasta
While the sauce simmers cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente Reserve ½ cup of pasta water then drain the pasta
Combine the Dish
Slice the seared chicken into strips and return it to the skillet with the sauce Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated If the sauce is too thick add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency
Serve
Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired Serve hot and enjoy the creamy deliciousness
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and creamy texture
To lighten the dish use half-and-half instead of heavy cream
For a gluten-free version use gluten-free pasta
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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