Description
Want a quick creamy dinner idea? This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the best easy comfort food loaded with flavor! Creamy sauce juicy chicken and pasta make this quick weeknight recipe a go-to meal. Whether it’s a date night or meal prep this simple chicken pasta idea always satisfies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente then drain and set aside.
- Season and sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through then set aside.
- In the same skillet sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and cream then bring to a simmer and whisk in Parmesan red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
- Return chicken to skillet and add pasta tossing everything to coat.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster option.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra texture.
- Reheat with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
- Serve with garlic bread or salad on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg