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Marry Me Chicken Pasta - Creamy Sun Dried Tomato & Parmesan Sauce

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta features tender chicken in a creamy sun dried tomato and parmesan sauce that comes together in just 30 minutes. The dish combines restaurant-quality flavors with simple ingredients for an impressive meal perfect for romantic dinners or quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine work well)
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add heavy cream. Stir continuously until the sauce begins to simmer. Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For perfect sauce consistency, add pasta water gradually. Pound chicken to even thickness for tender results. Dish reheats well - add splash of cream when reheating leftovers.