Chicken Pasta: Creamy Parmesan Marry Me Recipe
A creamy, flavorful pasta dish featuring seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for date nights or indulgent weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 4 thighs
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to season chicken)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season and sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes in butter for 1–2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and cream. Simmer 3–5 minutes, then stir in Parmesan and season to taste.
- Slice chicken and return to the pan with pasta. Toss everything together. Use pasta water to adjust sauce if needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and extra cheese. Serve hot.
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Notes
Add spinach or mushrooms for variety. Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce. Great as leftovers with a splash of broth.