Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that’s sure to impress. Tender chicken strips, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce come together to create a delicious meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
Garnish:
- Extra Parmesan and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil until cooked through; set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add broth, cream, Parmesan, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine everything: Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss in the sauce and simmer until heated through.
- Finish and serve: Stir in fresh basil and garnish with Parmesan and basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for a quicker version.
- Pair with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
