Description
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful goodness of Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and pasta for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup baby spinach (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season and cook chicken in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, then add broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, and toss to coat. Add spinach if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version or use pre-cooked chicken.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
