Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish made with tender chicken in a rich sun-dried tomato Parmesan sauce that is so delicious it may inspire a proposal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat.
- Best served immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American