Description

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich, creamy, and comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring seared chicken strips in a sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce, tossed with pasta for a quick yet impressive meal.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

12 oz (340g) pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)

Fresh basil, for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and thyme. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
Add the drained pasta and toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

Notes

Swap chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.

Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.

Stir in spinach at the end for added nutrition and freshness.

Use coconut cream and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.

Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 110mg