Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a romantic dinner. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce come together with pasta for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Other:
- 8 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Slice chicken, add to sauce with pasta. Toss to coat. Simmer briefly. Garnish with basil.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter sauce or spinach instead of sun-dried tomatoes.
- For added heat, include red pepper flakes in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
