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Rich, Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Indulge in this decadent Marry Me Chicken Pasta, featuring tender chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta
  • 1 lb pasta fettuccine or penne recommended
Garnish
  • Fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a splash of white wine to the sauce while deglazing the pan.