Description
Ever had a dish so good it made you believe in love at first bite? That’s exactly what happened with Marry Me Chicken Pasta. Creamy, comforting, and crave-worthy—it’s the perfect weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt, pepper, paprika (to taste)
Fresh basil and parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic in a little of the sun-dried tomato oil until fragrant.
4. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, cream, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan. Stir until creamy and smooth.
5. Add sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything until well coated.
6. Garnish with chopped basil and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra richness, top with crispy bacon or stir in mushrooms.
Use shrimp instead of chicken for a pescatarian twist.
Pairs beautifully with garlic bread or sautéed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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