Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful, creamy pasta dish with tender chicken cutlets in a flavorful Parmesan cream sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and depth to this comforting main course.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Additional:
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: Saute garlic, add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, spices. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with a splash of white wine during deglazing.
- Spinach or mushrooms make tasty veggie additions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
