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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender, seared chicken breasts tossed with pasta in a rich sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. It’s a comforting, easy-to-make meal perfect for a romantic dinner or a satisfying weeknight supper.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for searing

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Pasta & Garnish

  • 8 oz pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  2. Season & Sear Chicken: Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken slices and sear them until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, making sure the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, then add the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the Parmesan melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season the sauce with Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Combine Chicken & Pasta: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained pasta and gently toss everything together to coat the pasta and chicken evenly with the sauce.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Garnish the dish with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve the pasta hot and enjoy your flavorful Marry Me Chicken Pasta!

Notes

  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but the texture will be less creamy.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil will add extra flavor but drain excess oil to avoid greasiness.
  • If you prefer spicier dishes, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid curdling the sauce.
  • Gluten-free pasta can be used to make this recipe gluten free.

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Chicken Pasta, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Italian Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe

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