Description

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines juicy, seasoned chicken with tender pasta and a rich, creamy parmesan sun-dried tomato sauce. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for date nights or cozy dinners at home.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips or cubes)

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp Italian seasoning

8 oz pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)

Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, then sear for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return chicken to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce.
Add cooked pasta and toss to combine until fully coated.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Swap chicken for shrimp for a seafood variation.

Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.

Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.

Any pasta shape works—try bowties or linguine.

Mix in sautéed spinach or mushrooms for added veggies.

Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to maintain the sauce texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 110mg