Description
Indulge in the creamy, rich flavors of Marry Me Chicken Pasta, an Italian-American classic that will win hearts at your dinner table. This comforting dish features tender chicken sautéed with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, all enveloped in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce and tossed with your favorite pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pan wonder is quick to prepare and offers less cleanup—allowing you to focus on enjoying your meal with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add butter and chicken pieces; season with spices. Cook until chicken is browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer until sauce thickens (3-4 minutes).
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta; toss to coat well.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg