Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, served over pasta, perfect for impressing guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced thinly
- Salt salt and pepper, to taste Adjust based on preference.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for searing
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Use fresh for best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Optional for spice.
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine) Choose your preferred pasta.
- Fresh basil, for garnish For a burst of flavor.
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
- Season sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add seasoned chicken slices to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, cooking for a couple of minutes to reduce slightly.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
- Season sauce with Italian seasoning and adjust spice with crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Let simmer for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens to liking.
Combining
- Return cooked chicken to skillet to soak in sauce.
- Add drained pasta, tossing everything together until pasta is well coated with sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
This dish can be paired with a side salad or crusty bread. For variations, consider adding vegetables, using different proteins, or swapping out pasta types.