Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 10 ounces penne pasta
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Additional parmesan cheese, optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Stir in flour and cook to create a roux. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Adjust seasoning. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened. Add cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet, coat in sauce. Garnish with basil and additional parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables, such as spinach or roasted bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Parmesan Cream Sauce, Sun-Dried Tomatoes
