Description
Creamy and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Pasta featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan sauce. Perfect for date nights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti, cooked
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: marry me chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, date night recipes, sun-dried tomato pasta, parmesan chicken recipe