Description
Make this Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe—tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes & creamy sauce in one skillet. Ideal for date night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover.
3. Make the Sauce:
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add a little more oil if needed.
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, stir, and scrape any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Combine:
- Slice chicken and return it to the pan.
- Add cooked pasta and toss everything in the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Serve:
- Plate and garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or peas for extra veg.
- Use grilled chicken or shrimp as a variation.
- Swap cream for half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter or dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe