Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Creamy, savory, and utterly irresistible, Marry Me Chicken Pasta features golden-seared chicken breasts coated in a rich sun-dried tomato garlic cream sauce and tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a showstopping dish for romantic dinners or cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add heavy cream, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, grated parmesan cheese, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and use tongs to gently toss everything together until evenly coated in sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSodium: 890mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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