Description
Marry Me Pasta is a deliciously creamy and flavorful pasta dish that will win over anyone’s heart. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce come together to create a dish that is perfect for a romantic dinner or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, season chicken, and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, then add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, and toss until coated in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp for chicken for a seafood twist.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
