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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish with juicy chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and fresh herbs – perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or romantic meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil or thyme chopped
  • 12 oz penne pasta

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in skillet and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Stir until sauce is creamy.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
  6. Toss in cooked pasta until fully coated with sauce. Garnish with fresh basil or thyme and extra parmesan before serving.

Notes

Can substitute chicken thighs or use spinach for extra greens.