Description
A rich, creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe featuring tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese tossed with pasta in a luscious, flavorful sauce. Perfect for date nights, cozy dinners, or when you just want to treat yourself.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, spaghetti)
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Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
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Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
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Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
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In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes until fragrant.
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Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up all browned bits.
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Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
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Whisk in Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth.
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Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
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Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer until cooked through (5–8 minutes).
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Remove chicken, toss pasta in the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
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Slice chicken and serve over pasta. Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
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Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor.
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Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
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Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
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Half-and-half can be used instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
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Pasta water helps adjust the sauce consistency if it becomes too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg