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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Creamy, indulgent Marry Me Chicken Pasta made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan. A restaurant-worthy pasta perfect for date night or cozy dinners.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4Cuisine: American / Italian-InspiredCourse: Main DishCalories: ~560 per serving
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pasta & Sauce
  • 12 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water as needed
  • Optional Garnish
  • Fresh basil or parsley
  • Extra Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently.
  6. Add Parmesan and stir until smooth and creamy.
  7. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
  8. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.