Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Fall in love with Marry Me Chicken Pasta! This creamy, flavorful dish combines tender chicken with a rich tomato cream sauce for a truly romantic meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Pasta:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Preparing Pasta and Chicken:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
Preparing Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add flour and stir to make a paste.
- Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
- Stir in drained sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes to thicken.
Combining Ingredients:
- Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Stir to coat chicken and pasta in the sauce.
Garnishing:
- Garnish with chopped basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy your delicious chicken pasta dish!
Notes
Everyone will adore this Marry Me Pasta so much that it's unlikely you'll have any leftovers. However, if you do find yourself with extras, save them and reheat for a quick and satisfying lunch!