Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich and creamy American-Italian dish made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and a silky garlic cream sauce. It’s quick enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for a romantic dinner, offering the perfect mix of comfort and sophistication.
Ingredients
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Build the sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Deglaze with chicken broth and stir well.
Add cream and cheese: Pour in heavy cream, stir, then add Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
Cook pasta: In a separate pot, cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
Combine: Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until well-coated, using pasta water as needed to adjust sauce thickness.
Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra texture and nutrition.
Keep the heat low after adding cream to avoid curdling.
Great leftovers—reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, creamy chicken pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta, weeknight dinner, romantic dinner, comfort food, easy pasta recipe
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg