Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that brings together tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious Parmesan sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or romantic date nights. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, this pasta dish is guaranteed to impress your guests and loved ones alike. In just one skillet, you can create a meal that feels gourmet while still being simple enough for any home cook to master. Gather your ingredients and prepare for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 10 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp seasoned oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
- Toss the diced chicken with cornstarch, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer briefly before stirring in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it absorb the sauce for about five minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and adjust consistency using reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg