Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish featuring tender chicken in a sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce, tossed with pasta. Perfect for date nights or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, add butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits for extra flavor.
- Make it Creamy: Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Cook the Pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine Everything: Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil and extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Make it Spicy – Increase the red pepper flakes or add a splash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Use Different Proteins – Swap chicken for shrimp, salmon, or tofu.
- Lighter Version – Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta.
- Extra Veggies – Add spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for more texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken pasta, sun-dried tomato sauce, easy pasta recipe, romantic dinner