Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is so irresistibly delicious, it might just earn you a marriage proposal! Combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luxurious creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is perfect for date nights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in olive oil for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version
- Add spinach or mushrooms for additional vegetables
- Let the sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes if it appears too thin
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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