Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful blend of tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan sauce served over your favorite pasta. This creamy dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its straightforward preparation and mouthwatering flavors, it’s an ideal choice for date nights and family dinners alike. Garnished with fresh basil and extra cheese, this sophisticated yet comforting meal will surely become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 10 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (thinly diced)
- 1¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp seasoned oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Toss the diced chicken with cornstarch, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-6 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Return the chicken to the sauce; simmer for another 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg