Description

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a luxurious, creamy pasta dish that’s deceptively simple to make. Tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection are combined with a rich, garlicky cream sauce, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s indulgent enough to feel special yet easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Serve it with a side of garlic bread or a crisp salad to complete the experience. Perfect for impressing guests or just elevating your own dinner routine.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
Sauté garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes, simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Pour in cream and sprinkle Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a little pasta water.
Slice chicken and return to skillet. Toss with pasta and sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
Garnish with Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, richer sauce.
Customize with spinach, mushrooms, or chicken thighs as desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 520
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 120mg