Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This creamy, dreamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the kind of dinner that gets people talking—and maybe proposing. A flavorful sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cream, and parmesan wraps every bite of juicy chicken and tender pasta. It’s rich, bold, and shockingly simple.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pasta Pot
Ingredients
Chicken & Sauce
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, in oil
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or your choice
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add parmesan and stir until melted. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer in sauce for another 3–5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Serve hot, optionally topped with fresh basil.
Notes
This dish is great with spinach added near the end or topped with fresh basil. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cream and nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 38gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.7mg
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