Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful pasta dish with Marry Me Chicken Pasta. Tender chicken cooked to perfection in a savory cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, all tossed with pasta for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional:
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Slice and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta, reserving some pasta water. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding chicken slices. Simmer briefly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs or add spinach for extra greens.
- This dish is also great with gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
