How to Make the Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe in 30 Minutes
Want a dinner that impresses every time? This Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe is rich, easy, and totally crave-worthy. Discover the secret!
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Pasta – Penne
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Chicken broth
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Use Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to season the chicken breasts. Heat olive oil in your skillet. Once it shimmers, sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side.
Step 2: Boil the Pasta
- While the chicken sizzles, bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente don’t let it get mushy.
Step 3: Build the Flavor Base
- Remove chicken and set it aside. In the same skillet, toss in minced garlic. Let it cook just until fragrant don’t burn it. Add sun-dried tomatoes next
Step 4: Make the Sauce
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan to release those tasty browned bits. Add parmesan cheese slowly, stirring constantly until smooth. Add a little of the pasta water you set aside if it seems too thick.
Step 5: Combine Everything
- Slice the chicken into strips and return it to the pan. Stir in cooked pasta until fully coated in that creamy sauce.
Step 6: Taste and Adjust
- Give it a quick taste. Maybe you want more cheese? Go for it. A pinch more salt or pepper? Why not. Cooking, after all, should feel like play.
Notes
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Protein: 38 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Sugars: 6 g