Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken with rich parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Tip: Make sure to reserve a bit of pasta water in case you want to adjust the sauce consistency later.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside. Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking!
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Tip: Keep an eye on the garlic to prevent burning.
- Add flour and stir to make a paste.
- Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until thickened. Tip: If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Return the chicken to the skillet with the cooked pasta, stirring to coat everything in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.