Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich Parmesan and sun-dried tomato cream sauce, tossed with your favorite pasta and garnished with fresh basil. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both comforting and impressive.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 8 oz dried pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Add the butter and bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it is browned on all sides and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently and let the sauce simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Stir the chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your flavorful Marry Me Chicken Pasta.
Notes
- Use any pasta type you prefer, such as penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni, for different textures.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a concentrated, tangy flavor—opt for oil-packed for extra richness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness to your taste.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, a splash of pasta cooking water can help loosen it up.
- This dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
