Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Discover how to make Marry Me Chicken Pasta with this easy recipe! Creamy sauce, tender chicken, and pasta combine for a meal everyone loves.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 8 oz pasta fettuccine, linguine, or cavatappi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Creamy Sauce
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup chicken broth
- fresh basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add sundried tomatoes and stir.
- Reduce heat and pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and chicken broth. Stir well and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add to the skillet, tossing everything together.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
✅ For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.
✅ Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
✅ Substitute spinach for sundried tomatoes for a fresher flavor.
✅ Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
✅ Substitute spinach for sundried tomatoes for a fresher flavor.