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Delicious marry me chicken pasta with creamy sauce and herbs.
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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A decadent and romantic pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce that's so delicious it might just inspire a marriage proposal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Pasta penne or fettuccine
  • 2 whole Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning dried blend
  • 1 tsp Salt kosher
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pasta Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cooked chicken and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water. Toss in cooked pasta and mix well.
  5. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Can be stored in refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently to prevent sauce from separating.