Description
This Parmesan Marry Me Chicken Pasta is creamy, rich, and full of irresistible flavor. Tender chicken is cooked in a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, then tossed with pasta for a comforting and indulgent meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Season: Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using.
- Combine: Return chicken and pasta to the pan and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. Add spinach or mushrooms for a delicious variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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