Best Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Creamy, garlicky, and full of flavor, this Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the weeknight dinner that tastes like a celebration. Simple ingredients, unforgettable flavor, and all the cozy vibes you need in one skillet meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large Pot
- Whisk
- Wooden Spoon
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into pieces or pounded thin
- 300 g penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp flour for thickening the sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour to form a roux, whisking for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking, followed by the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer and thicken slightly.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Let simmer a few minutes to combine flavors.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain and add directly into the sauce, tossing to coat well.
- Garnish with chopped basil and extra parmesan. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for sautéed mushrooms or chickpeas. For lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 625kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 3.1mg
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