Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a dish that beautifully marries tender chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich Parmesan sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or cozy family dinners, this one-pan wonder is as easy to make as it is delicious. With its flavor explosion from garlic and herbs, this comforting Italian pasta recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Get ready to savor every bite and experience why everyone falls in love with this hearty meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 10 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
- 1¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp seasoned oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook 10 oz pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Toss diced chicken with cornstarch, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the seasoned chicken in oil until golden brown (5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce; adjust consistency using reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg