Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- Chicken & Pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or your favorite
- Creamy Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried basil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Coat chicken evenly.
- Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Base
- In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 min). Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook another minute.
- Build the Sauce
- Pour in chicken broth. Simmer 2 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in cream, Parmesan, paprika, and basil. Let it gently thicken.
- Return the Chicken
- Add cooked chicken back into the sauce. Simmer 3–5 minutes to soak in flavor.
- Boil the Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, then toss with the sauce and chicken.
- Serve & Garnish
- Sprinkle with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Lighter option: Use half-and-half instead of cream.
- Add-ins: Spinach, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes work great.
- Heat it up: Add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne.
- No sun-dried tomatoes? Roasted red peppers make a tasty swap.
- Different chicken: Try grilled or rotisserie for convenience.