Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and pasta. It’s a perfect recipe for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional:
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, then stir in cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Slice chicken, add it back to the skillet with cooked pasta. Toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and add a bit of the oil to the sauce.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
