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Easy Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful pasta recipe loaded with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan. An easy weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality but comes together quickly at home. Perfect comfort food for busy nights!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Easy Dinner Ideas, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 403kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces (or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
  • 8 ounces pasta penne, fettuccine, or similar
  • Fresh basil sliced thin for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside. (If using rotisserie chicken, skip this step.)
  • In the same skillet, add garlic, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in Italian seasoning, cream, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Return cooked chicken to the sauce. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time to loosen the sauce.
  • Serve immediately, topped with more Parmesan and fresh basil.

Notes

Be sure to slice the chicken thin - This helps it cook faster and stay tender.
Reserve some pasta water in case the sauce becomes too thick.  
Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1329IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg