Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special date night or any time you want a comforting meal. Tender chicken is cooked to perfection and paired with a rich sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and pasta for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Others:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Season and cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Add sliced chicken and coat with sauce. Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs or shrimp.
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding the broth.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
