Easy Marry Me Chicken Pasta – Quick Romantic Dinner
A creamy, dreamy pasta dish featuring garlic-seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan sauce—all ready in about 30 minutes. This is the ultimate cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter, divided
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and chopped
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1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
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1 cup heavy cream
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¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
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Optional: fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 mins per side. Remove and slice.
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In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook another minute.
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Pour in chicken broth. Simmer 3–4 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to a low simmer.
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Stir in Parmesan until melted. Return sliced chicken to the pan. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Toss in cooked pasta. Add pasta water if needed. Serve hot with fresh herbs and extra cheese.
Notes
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Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
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Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
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Reheat leftovers with a splash of cream or broth.