Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
A rich, flavorful dish that will have everyone asking for seconds! This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious cream sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Medium pot (for boiling pasta)
- Tongs or spatula
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Grater (for cheese)
- Mixing bowls
- Colander for draining pasta
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot.
- Add pasta. Cook until al dente.
- Drain pasta. Set it aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken. Slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, add garlic. Sauté briefly.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes. Stir for one minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer until sauce slightly thickens.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir to melt.
- Add sliced chicken back to the sauce.
- Add drained pasta into the pan.
- Mix everything until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped basil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best melt and taste.
- Don’t overcook the chicken—keep it juicy!
- Add spinach for a nutritious green touch.
- Save some pasta water to thin the sauce.
- Let the sauce simmer before mixing in pasta.