Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, zesty flavors, and the perfect combination of ingredients, ideal for special occasions or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless, sliced thinly
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil for searing
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, optional for spice
- 8 oz Pasta, such as penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine
- 1 handful Fresh Basil, leaves for garnish
Instructions
Preparation and Cooking
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 5 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for an hour before cooking. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best taste. Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.