Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful Italian-American dish that features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich creamy Parmesan sauce tossed with pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy recipe can be made in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon each Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the onions and garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add butter and chicken to the skillet; season with spices. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta; toss to combine.
- Serve immediately topped with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg