Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and perfectly cooked penne pasta. This romantic yet easy-to-make recipe is ideal for both cozy weeknight dinners and special occasions, promising to impress your loved ones with its rich flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese until smooth. Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken and penne to the skillet; stir well to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg