Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that promises to impress your loved ones with its rich flavors and delightful presentation. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, all enveloped in a luscious sauce served over perfectly cooked penne pasta. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or a family gathering, this dish is versatile and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked; transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan until smooth. Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning; let simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta; stir to coat. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 155mg