Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and pasta in a luxurious sun-dried tomato cream sauce with parmesan and herbs. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
8 oz pasta of choice (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Swap chicken for shrimp for a lighter variation.
Add red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic for a spicy kick.
Stir in spinach at the end for added greens.
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
Switch pasta types based on preference—penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni work well.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
