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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This viral Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines tender halal chicken breasts with a luxurious creamy sun-dried tomato sauce for a restaurant-quality romantic dinner. Using a one-pan method, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 500g halal chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 250g penne pasta
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season and Sear the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Cook the Pasta: In the same skillet, add the penne pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  3. Create the Creamy Sauce: Push the cooked pasta to one side of the skillet and add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Combine and Serve: Slice the cooked chicken into strips and add back to the skillet. Stir everything together until the chicken is coated in the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra tender chicken, pound the breasts to even thickness before cooking. If sauce becomes too thick, thin with chicken broth; let simmer uncovered to thicken. Short pasta like penne, fusilli, or farfalle works best. Dish can be made ahead – flavors improve with resting time.