Description
Marry me chicken pasta blends tender chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with herbs and parmesan. Romantic Italian-inspired flavors create an irresistible dinner that promises to charm partners and dinner guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) penne pasta
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain and set to the side.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 6-7 minutes per side at medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, creating a rich sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously. Add red pepper flakes and chopped fresh basil for depth of flavor. Allow sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return to the skillet, coating thoroughly with the creamy sauce. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Gently fold the cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring every strand is coated with the luxurious sauce.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with additional parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is pounded evenly for consistent cooking and tender texture.
- Use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes for maximum flavor depth and rich Mediterranean taste.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes to suit personal spice preferences.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting regular pasta with zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg