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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and tender chicken in a rich garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 10 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
  2. Season and sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
  3. Sauté garlic, then add broth, cream, seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened, then stir in parmesan.
  5. Add pasta and sliced chicken back to skillet. Toss and simmer briefly before serving.

Notes

Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and texture.