Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This creamy chicken pasta dish combines tender chicken breasts with a rich sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. It’s a comforting meal that’s perfect for a romantic dinner or a family gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz penne pasta, cooked and drained
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and let sauce thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 3 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg