Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your loved ones. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce come together to create a delicious meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Pasta:
- 10 oz penne pasta, cooked al dente
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until softened. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream, then bring to a simmer.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in Parmesan, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce thicken for 3-5 minutes, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
- Combine & Serve: Add chicken and pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta Recipe
