Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta and garnished with fresh basil or parsley. This easy stovetop meal blends Italian-inspired flavors into a comforting main course that’s perfect for a romantic dinner or family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced or pounded thin)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Pasta and Garnish
- 8 oz pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside for later use.
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté Garlic and Deglaze: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Make the Sauce: Add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet with the sauce. Allow them to simmer together for an additional 2 to 3 minutes so the chicken soaks up the flavors of the sauce.
- Toss Pasta and Serve: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat the pasta and chicken evenly with the creamy sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a fresh side salad or garlic bread to complete the meal.
