Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A creamy, indulgent chicken pasta dish that’s so delicious it might just lead to a marriage proposal! This recipe combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan sauce for an unforgettable meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta half a box
Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- fresh basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute, releasing their aroma.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Gradually whisk in grated parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
- Toss everything together and let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes. To lighten up the dish, swap heavy cream for half-and-half or Greek yogurt (off the heat).