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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe

This creamy, comforting one-skillet Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the perfect mix of simple ingredients and indulgent flavor. Ideal for busy nights or cozy dinners, it’s a dish that wins hearts with every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 610 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into cutlets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste

Pasta

  • 8 oz pasta penne, rigatoni or spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water if needed to thin sauce

Garnish

  • fresh basil chopped
  • extra Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well.
  • Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in Parmesan and red pepper flakes. Let simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Top with fresh basil, extra Parmesan, and more chili flakes if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt. For a low-carb version, use zucchini noodles. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days, or freeze the sauce and chicken separately.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword Chicken Pasta, comfort food, creamy
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