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Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, dreamy dish with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan tossed with pasta in a rich cream sauce. It’s so good, it might just prompt a marriage proposal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 625
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 8 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or your choice
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta:
  1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken:
  1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to make thin cutlets.
  2. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
Make the Sauce:
  1. In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Add sun-dried tomatoes, stir, then pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  3. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Simmer until the sauce thickens (about 5–7 minutes).
Combine Everything:
  1. Slice chicken and return it to the pan.
  2. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything to coat evenly.
  3. Simmer another 2 minutes to let flavors meld.
Serve:
  1. Plate with fresh basil or parsley on top.
  2. Optional: more grated Parmesan for extra cheesiness.

Notes

  • Make it lighter: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Gently in a skillet with a splash of broth or milk to loosen the sauce.