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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This irresistible creamy pasta dish combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese in a luxurious sauce that's perfect for romantic occasions. It delivers restaurant-quality Italian flavors with surprisingly simple preparation that will impress any dinner guest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite shape)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Add heavy cream, remaining Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Stir in fresh basil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese and basil for garnish.

Notes

Don't overcook the chicken, use fresh herbs for better flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting, reserve pasta water for silky sauce, and let the pasta rest for 2-3 minutes after combining to absorb flavors.