Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a delightful blend of tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional:
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta per package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Add chicken broth, then cream and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Slice chicken, add to sauce with cooked pasta. Toss to coat and simmer briefly. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter version.
- Rinse oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes lightly if too oily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
