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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta featuring penne noodles and seared chicken pieces.
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Make a rich and flavorful chicken pasta dish featuring a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. While the sauce simmers, cook your pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  9. Add the drained pasta and the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
  10. Stir in the fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best sauce flavor.
  • For extra richness, add 1 tablespoon of cream cheese along with the heavy cream.
  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer a more tender texture.

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