Description
This Parmesan Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish loaded with tender chicken, rich Parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta. Inspired by the viral Marry Me Chicken recipe, this one-pot style meal is packed with Italian-inspired flavors and makes an easy weeknight dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta Sauce
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Optional Garnish
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season and cook the chicken: Toss chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Build the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Create the creamy Parmesan sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Combine everything: Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Toss until coated in the creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed for a smoother consistency.
- Serve: Top with fresh basil, extra Parmesan, and black pepper before serving warm.
Notes
For the creamiest sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded cheese. You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness or add spinach and mushrooms for more vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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