Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta features tender chicken and pasta smothered in a creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce, seasoned with Italian herbs. It’s a one-skillet, comforting, and indulgent dish perfect for romantic dinners or family meals.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips or cubes)
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 (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3–4 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat it with the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken to save time—just warm it in the sauce.
Add spinach or baby kale to the sauce for extra greens.
Swap chicken with shrimp or scallops for a seafood version.
Half-and-half can be used instead of heavy cream for a lighter dish.
Sautéed cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinegar are a great alternative to sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
