Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor! Tender chicken in a luscious sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce, tossed with pasta—it’s so good, it just might lead to a proposal! Perfect for date nights or anytime you want a comforting, indulgent meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 10 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta – Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
2️⃣ Sear the Chicken – Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce – In the same pan, sauté garlic, then add sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thick.
4️⃣ Combine & Serve – Toss in the pasta and sliced chicken, coating everything in the creamy sauce. Garnish with extra parmesan and fresh basil!
Notes
✔ Want extra richness? Add a splash of white wine to the sauce!
✔ Make it lighter by substituting half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
✔ Goes great with garlic bread and a glass of white wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 40g