Description

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and served over a bed of perfectly al dente pasta. The luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce, infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a hint of red pepper flakes, brings a delightful depth of flavor. Finished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese, this comforting recipe is perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a romantic meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Sauce

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Pasta & Garnish

8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Additional grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

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Instructions

Season and cook the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let rest.
Prepare the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce: In the same skillet, add chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Assemble the dish: Slice the cooked chicken breasts and arrange them over the cooked pasta. Pour the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce over the top to coat everything evenly.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh basil leaves and additional grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce but expect a slightly less creamy texture.
Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten free.
Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil will add more richness; if using dry, rehydrate them in warm water first.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American