Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a perfect blend of tender chicken, rich parmesan sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or romantic date nights. Its creamy texture and flavorful profile will leave your taste buds craving more. With the flexibility to customize by adding your favorite vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Flour
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until cooked through; transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan until smooth.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet; stir to combine thoroughly.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 882mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 143mg