Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a flavorful, creamy dish made with tender chicken, rich Parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for romantic dinners or cozy family meals, this recipe is quick, satisfying, and absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine Everything: Slice the chicken and add it to the skillet. Toss in the cooked pasta, ensuring everything is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your desired spice level or omit them.
- Substitute sun-dried tomatoes with cherry tomatoes or roasted red peppers if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of cream or broth to refresh the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg