Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A creamy, flavorful chicken pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan, perfect for a romantic dinner or comforting family meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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 red pepper flakes optional
- 8 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and let the sauce thicken for 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.
- Combine chicken, sauce, and pasta. Add a bit of reserved water to loosen if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for a smoother sauce. For extra veggies, add spinach or mushrooms. Adjust spice level with more red pepper flakes if desired.