Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken strips cooked to perfection in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, served over pasta. This dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne), cooked and drained
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear chicken until golden, then set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Add chicken broth, simmer, then stir in cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Stir to coat in sauce. Cook briefly to warm through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Add spinach for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
