Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a delightful blend of tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan in a luscious sauce served over perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside. Season and cook chicken until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened. Return chicken to skillet and simmer.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Try chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Pair with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
