Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Is it really possible for a pasta dish to be so good it could make someone propose? If any dish could, it's this one! Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines juicy chicken, sun-dried tomato cream sauce, and penne pasta for a rich, indulgent experience perfect for date nights or hearty family meals.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken and Pasta
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning dried
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Add parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken and pasta to the skillet. Stir to coat evenly. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
This dish reheats beautifully and can be customized with additional proteins like shrimp or bacon. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt.