Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This decadent Marry Me Chicken Pasta is based off the viral recipe made in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken ___(breast??) is cooked until golden brown and stirred into a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce tossed with pasta and parmesan cheese. This recipe is guaranteed to be a favorite among family and friends.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, marry me chicken, pasta, Sun dried tomatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 347kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

Chicken:

2 large chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter

Sauce:

3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth or stock
1 cup half and half or heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes sliced thin
pasta cooked according to the package

Instructions

Chicken:

Take each chicken breast and carefully slice it in half horizontally to make two thinner pieces. If you prefer, you can opt to pound the chicken to an even thickness instead. This helps it cook evenly.
Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, place the chicken in the skillet. Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until it is no longer pink in the middle and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.

Sauce:

If the skillet looks dry, add a little more oil. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until it smells fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the chicken stock and half and half (or heavy cream). Add Italian seasoning and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir everything together and cook for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the pan from the heat and ,stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
Add the cooked pasta (make sure you’ve cooked it according to the package instructions and drained it) and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together so the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Finally, add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, mix everything together gently, and serve the dish hot. Enjoy your delicious pasta sundried tomato recipe!

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Notes

Nutrition is not calculated with the pasta.

If your sauce breaks, how do you easily make it come back together? If your sauce separates, simply remove it from heat and whisk in a splash of reserved pasta water or a little more cream until it smooths out again.
Reserved Pasta Water: If your sauce is too thick or isn’t binding well, use a splash of reserved pasta water. The starch in the water helps bind the sauce and makes it silky smooth.
Cheese in Sauce: Always stir in any cheese off the heat to prevent it from clumping or becoming gritty. This ensures a smooth and creamy sauce.

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