Description
A rich and creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a flavorful parmesan cream sauce tossed with perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon 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 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes to deglaze the pan.
- Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix into the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better melting and flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level.
- Half-and-half can be used instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
