Description

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a decadent and comforting dish that’s incredibly easy to make. Succulent chicken is bathed in a luscious creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, all tossed with your favorite pasta. It’s so delicious, it might just inspire a proposal!

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 pound pasta of your choice (penne, rigatoni, or similar)
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
Slice the cooked chicken breasts and add them back into the skillet with the sauce.
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Toss everything together until pasta is well coated.
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Variations: For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half or milk for heavy cream (the sauce will be less thick). Add vegetables like spinach, artichoke hearts, or bell peppers for extra nutrients.

Serving Tips: Serve with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes can be added to the sauce to provide a subtle kick.

Intolerances and Allergies: To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta. If you’re dairy-intolerant, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream for a similar creamy result, and use a dairy-free parmesan cheese. Check all ingredients for allergens.

Taste Adjustments: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little milk or pasta water to reach desired consistency. Use more or less sun-dried tomatoes, garlic or red pepper flakes to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course, Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 750
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 25g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 200mg

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