Description
Indulge in the Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe, a delightful blend of tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious parmesan cream sauce served over al dente penne pasta. This dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or romantic date nights, with its creamy texture and rich flavors sure to impress your loved ones. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this comforting meal that may even inspire a marriage proposal! With its ease of preparation and ability to please both kids and adults alike, this recipe quickly becomes a family favorite.
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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook 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 until no longer pink (6-8 minutes); transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in flour to form a roux; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream; add parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet; toss to coat in sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg