Marry Me Chicken Pasta 🍝💍✨
A creamy, irresistible pasta dish with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan. This recipe is rich, comforting, and perfect for a romantic dinner or family meal.
Ingredients
- 10 oz penne pasta
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Directions 👩🍳
- Cook pasta: Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in parmesan until melted and creamy. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss until coated in sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan. Enjoy warm.
Tips
- Extra rich: Add 2 tbsp cream cheese to the sauce.
- Variation: Use fettuccine or rigatoni instead of penne.
- Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread and a crisp salad.
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Kcal: ~420 per serving
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