Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A creamy, flavorful chicken and pasta dish with sundried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs that’s cozy enough for weeknights but elegant enough for special occasions. They say one bite might just inspire a proposal!
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Sauté Pan
- Tongs
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs patted dry, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 12 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or your choice
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes preferably not packed in oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
- 1 tbsp olive oil for searing chicken
Optional Additions
- chili flakes for heat
- lemon zest for brightness
- fresh spinach for color and greens
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add sundried tomatoes and stir for 1 minute. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up brown bits.
- Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the pan and let it cook through in the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Toss pasta into the skillet with chicken and sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add a splash of pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan, fresh herbs, and optional sides.
Notes
Swap in thighs for juicier chicken, or make it dairy-free with coconut cream. Sundried tomatoes can be replaced with roasted red peppers or cherry tomatoes. Add spinach, chili flakes, or lemon zest for extra flair.
Nutrition
Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3mg
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