Description
A creamy, flavor-packed Marry Me Chicken Pasta that combines tender chicken with a rich sun-dried tomato sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. A quick, restaurant-worthy dish perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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8 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
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Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth, scraping the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
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Cook the Pasta: While making the sauce, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Combine Everything: Slice cooked chicken into strips. Toss chicken and pasta with the sauce until well coated.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
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Add Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach at the end.
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Spicier Version: Increase red pepper flakes or add cayenne.
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Alternative Proteins: Swap chicken for shrimp, salmon, or tofu.
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Different Pasta: Use spaghetti, bowties, or gnocchi.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pasta, Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, creamy chicken pasta, sun-dried tomato sauce, easy weeknight dinner, romantic dinner idea