Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a flavor-packed dish perfect for impressing someone special or treating yourself. This recipe features juicy chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich sun-dried tomato sauce all made in one skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Pat dry and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream, then Parmesan and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Add pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Use reserved water to thin sauce if needed. Add butter for extra richness if desired.
- Slice chicken and return to pan, nestling over or mixing into pasta. Heat together for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and serve hot with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Feel free to adjust the level of spice by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta, chicken pasta, Italian dinner, creamy pasta