Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is an irresistible dish that combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy garlic sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that’s perfect for impressing dinner guests or enjoying a cozy night in. This versatile recipe allows for easy customization with your favorite pasta shape and is sure to become a go-to favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves four
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (any shape)
- 1 pound chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add chicken broth; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss gently to coat evenly. If needed, adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Serve garnished with additional Parmesan and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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