Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the ultimate one-skillet comfort dish—creamy, rich, and loaded with tender chicken and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. It’s perfect for weeknights, date nights, and everything in between.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
- Pot for Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 8 oz penne pasta
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, leaving it slightly al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer a few more minutes. Slice if desired.
- Add cooked pasta and parmesan. Toss to combine. Add pasta water as needed to loosen sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for cream. Try baby spinach or roasted red peppers for variation. Use dairy-free alternatives for a plant-based twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.8mg
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