Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Reader-favorite ‘Marry Me Chicken’ made even better with tender penne pasta! The noodles hold the cheesy, sun-dried tomato sauce inside for a burst of flavor in each bite! It’s sure to win over anyone that tries it.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked.
- 4. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 5. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add flour and stir to create a paste.
- 6. Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
- 7. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 8. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until thickened.
- 9. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat everything in the sauce.
- 10. Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
This creamy and flavorful pasta dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or a family meal. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy!