Description
The viral Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe! Tender chicken and pasta are enveloped in a luxurious, savory sun-dried tomato cream sauce. This is a restaurant-quality dish that anyone can master for a perfect date night.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. While pasta cooks, season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
4. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
8. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time.
9. Stir in the fresh basil. Slice the chicken and serve it over the pasta, or toss it directly into the skillet. Garnish with more basil and Parmesan.
Notes
Using the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar instead of olive oil adds even more flavor.
For an extra layer of flavor, add a splash of dry white wine after the garlic and let it reduce before adding the broth.
Stir in a large handful of fresh spinach with the basil for added greens.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 760 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
