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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This comforting pasta recipe is both simple to prepare and impressive to serve, ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The sauce is velvety with a subtle hint of spice, finished with fresh basil for brightness, making it a beloved favorite among home cooks and food lovers alike.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed preferred), chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Other

  • 8 oz pasta of choice (fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sear the Chicken – Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Sauce – Lower the heat to medium in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer and reduce slightly.
  3. Step 3: Add Cream and Cheese – Stir in heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Step 4: Combine Pasta and Chicken – Slice the rested chicken breasts. Add the sliced chicken back into the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the creamy sauce.
  5. Step 5: Finish with Fresh Basil – Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle fresh chopped basil over the dish. Serve immediately, garnished to preference.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken for more even searing and juicier meat.
  • Allow the chicken to rest before slicing to retain juices and tenderness.
  • Choose oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for softer texture and richer flavor.
  • Reserve some pasta cooking water to thin the sauce if it thickens too much before combining.
  • Freshly grate Parmesan cheese to enhance melt quality and flavor.

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