Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich and comforting Italian-American dinner featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and pasta tossed in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- large skillet
- large pot
- colander
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 300 g pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir until coated with the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for extra flavor. Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if desired. Stir in fresh spinach during the final minutes of cooking for added greens.