Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is an incredible dish that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich, creamy sauce with penne pasta. It’s a quick and simple recipe perfect for any occasion, known for its delicious flavor and comforting nature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces of penne pasta
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic.
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts and arrange them on top of the pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add shrimp or mushrooms for extra protein.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more chicken broth or milk if the sauce is too thick.
- Serve immediately for the best creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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