Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a dish that combines tender chicken, a velvety parmesan sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes over perfectly cooked penne pasta. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also rich in flavor, making it ideal for any occasion from a casual weeknight meal to an elegant date night. The comforting textures and vibrant colors will impress your loved ones and satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Elevate your dining experience with this easy-to-make recipe that promises to inspire romance!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour to form a roux, then slowly whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan until smooth.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat everything evenly with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg