Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that will captivate your taste buds and impress your dinner guests. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce, complemented by sun-dried tomatoes and perfectly cooked penne pasta. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or romantic date nights. With its luscious texture and unforgettable flavor profile, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Additional parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Transfer chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan until smooth. Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet; stir to coat evenly in sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg