Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy dish that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounce penne pasta
For the chicken
- 1 ½ lb boneless and skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ¾ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes oil drained
- Basil to garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Pat dry the chicken pieces with a kitchen towel to remove any excess moisture. Season the chicken pieces with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add some olive oil. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken pieces to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and allow it to melt. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour and stir. Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer the sauce for 2 more minutes to thicken.
- Return the cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet and toss them with the creamy sauce until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil and shredded parmesan cheese, and serve.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinade in the spices for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Cut the chicken into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Cook the chicken to 165 degrees F when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Cook the pasta to al dente as it will continue to cook when added to the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 860kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 1673mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1409IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 4mg