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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort for Any Night

This creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful mix of tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a velvety sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
For the Pasta and Extras
  • 8 ounces Pasta Fettuccine, linguine, or penne
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Jarred, oil-packed varieties preferred
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prep chicken by tossing with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through at 165°F.
  3. Boil salted water in a pot. Cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic briefly, then add sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer with chicken broth for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add heavy cream and Parmesan to the skillet. Stir and let thicken for 5-7 minutes. Season to taste.
  6. Combine cooked chicken and pasta in the skillet, tossing gently to coat with the sauce.
  7. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary. Serve garnished with basil and extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently adding water or cream as needed.

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