Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a sumptuous dish that brings together tender chicken, a velvety parmesan sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, all enveloped in perfectly cooked penne pasta. This delightful recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but is also elegant enough for a romantic dinner date. The rich flavors and creamy texture make it a comforting meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Whether you’re whipping it up for a busy weeknight or impressing someone special, this dish is sure to win hearts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Additional parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in flour for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan until smooth. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet; stir to coat evenly with sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg