Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A comforting pasta dish featuring creamy chicken and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for family dinners or romantic occasions.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
For the sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
For the pasta
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the thinly sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Toss in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any delicious bits stuck to the bottom.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Return the chicken to the sauce, stirring to coat. Add in the cooked pasta and mix well to combine it all.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream if it seems too thick.