Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan sauce – perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- tsp black pepper
- tsp red chili flakes
- tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- cup chicken broth
- cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 250 gram pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, stirring for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, mixing until the sauce thickens.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the pan.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.