Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken cutlets in a rich sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce. This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a perfect option for a cozy date night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear in olive oil in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, then mix in the cream, Parmesan, seasoning, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, coat in sauce. Toss in cooked pasta until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Pair with garlic bread to enjoy with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
