Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a captivating dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious creamy Parmesan sauce tossed with your favorite pasta. This Italian-American recipe is perfect for family dinners, romantic date nights, or any occasion where you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 3–4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound bite-sized chicken pieces
- ½ teaspoon each Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add butter and chicken pieces; season with spices. Cook until chicken is browned.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg