Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delicious dish featuring tender chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy sauce that makes it perfect for special occasions and date nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining olive oil if needed. Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping any browned bits.
- Lower heat to medium. Stir in cream and simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened. Add Parmesan and stir to melt.
- Return chicken to skillet and mix. Add cooked pasta and toss. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan to serve.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Use coconut cream and dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Dry chicken before cooking for better browning.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, creamy pasta, chicken recipe, easy dinner, date night recipe