Description
Creamy and irresistible Marry Me Chicken Pasta made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce that’s perfect for date nights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, then slowly add chicken broth while whisking.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until thickened.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream for a smooth sauce and avoid overcooking the pasta so it stays perfectly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: marry me chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta, romantic dinner recipe