Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Marry Me Chicken Pasta. This rich and creamy dish features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a silky Parmesan sauce that creates a symphony of flavors. Perfect for date nights or family gatherings, this one-skillet recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Customize it with your favorite pasta or add seasonal vegetables to make it your own. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a cozy meal at home, Marry Me Chicken Pasta is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless (skinless) chicken breasts, diced
- 10 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
- 1¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a mixing bowl, coat chicken with cornstarch, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in olive oil until golden (5-6 minutes); set aside.
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese until melted; return chicken to skillet and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg