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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, rich, and flavorful dish combining tender boneless chicken breasts with a luscious tomato cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, served over perfectly cooked penne or fettuccine pasta. Ready in under 40 minutes, this comforting and versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners and is loved by the whole family.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Pasta

  • 8 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
  • Salt for pasta water, as needed

Sauce

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest.
  2. Build the Sauce: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and sprinkle in Parmesan cheese while stirring constantly to create a smooth, creamy tomato cream sauce.
  3. Cook the Pasta: Boil the chosen pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain well.
  4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the drained pasta into the creamy sauce in the pan. Slice the rested chicken breasts and add them to the pasta and sauce. Let everything simmer together for a couple of minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Stir in fresh basil leaves and add an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve the Marry Me Chicken Pasta immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Add fresh basil at the end to preserve its bright flavor.
  • Cook pasta to al dente to maintain texture when combined with sauce.
  • If sauce becomes too thick, loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water.
  • Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.

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