Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A delightful combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 12 oz Penne, Fettuccine, or Linguine
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (freshly minced)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- Fresh Basil (for garnish)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly coat them with flour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan: Carefully pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Create the sauce: Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the skillet with the sauce, stirring to combine.
- Cook the pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook your pasta according to the package directions.
- Mix everything together: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Toss gently to coat.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh basil before serving immediately.
Notes
For the best flavor, enjoy this dish immediately after preparation. Adjust seasoning as needed.