Description
This Best Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that will win over anyone’s heart with its rich sauce, tender chicken, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a family meal!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced or cubed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
For the Pasta:
- ½ lb (8 oz) penne pasta
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear chicken until browned and cooked through, 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Roux: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Sprinkle in flour and whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: Slowly pour in chicken broth, then heavy cream, whisking to prevent lumps. Stir until thickened. Add parmesan and mix until melted.
- Add Flavor: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken to skillet and simmer in sauce. Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente. Drain and toss pasta into the sauce mixture until coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh basil and serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread or a crisp green salad.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Marry Me Chicken, Italian Pasta, Romantic Dinner
