Description
Succulent marry me chicken pasta delivers a romantic Italian-inspired culinary experience that promises to enchant dinner guests. Rich parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy sauce create an irresistible combination you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2–3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
Pasta and Cheese:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then generously season with salt and cracked black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and quickly sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking to combine. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes for depth of flavor.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the meat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to ensure chicken is heated through and sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Add cooked pasta directly into the sauce, tossing carefully to coat each strand evenly.
- Plate immediately, topping with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped basil or parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or plant-based protein to create a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, creamy sauce flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make the dish celiac-friendly without compromising the delicious texture and taste.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and enhance overall caramelization.
- Add a splash of white wine during sauce preparation to introduce deeper complexity and richness to the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg