Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A creamy, dreamy, one-pan pasta that’s rich, flavorful, and totally irresistible — perfect for busy weeknights or date nights in.
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines juicy seared chicken with a creamy sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce, tossed with al dente pasta and finished with parmesan. It’s quick, indulgent, and totally comforting — and yes, it might just earn a proposal
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- Salt, pepper, paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 250g penne or fettuccine pasta
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in oil and butter until golden. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Add cream and broth; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in parmesan. Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken back in.
- Toss everything to coat, garnish, and serve warm.
🧁 Tips:
- Add red pepper flakes for heat
- Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut
- Swap pasta for gnocchi or rice
