Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is sure to please your taste buds. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and combined with a luscious sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Serve over pasta for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Serving:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear the chicken in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, then add chicken broth and simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Slice the cooked chicken and return to the skillet with pasta. Toss to coat in the sauce. Cook briefly until heated through. Garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce or use spinach or mushrooms for added veggies.
- This dish also works well with shrimp or boneless chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
