Marry Me Chicken Pasta – The Creamiest Dinner Ever
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavor-packed dish made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and juicy seared chicken in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
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2 chicken breasts, pounded
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1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter
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Salt, pepper, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
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¾ cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Fresh basil or parsley to finish
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Reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup water, then drain.
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Season chicken and sear in oil + butter until golden. Remove and slice.
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In same skillet, sauté garlic. Add sun-dried tomatoes.
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Deglaze with broth, then add cream and cheese. Simmer until thick.
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Add pasta, chicken, and toss. Use pasta water as needed to loosen.
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Garnish with basil and serve hot.
Notes
Swap shrimp or plant-based chicken if preferred. Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veg.