marry me chicken pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines golden brown chicken pieces, penne pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil in a rich creamy Parmesan sauce. It is quick and easy enough for a weeknight meal yet elegant enough for dinner guests.
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
25 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For marry me chicken pasta
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12 ozpenne pasta
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1 1/4 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/4 tspfreshly ground black pepper
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2 Tbspolive oil
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2/3 csun-dried tomatoes, well drained
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3 clovegarlic, minced
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1/2 tspItalian seasoning
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2/3 clow-sodium chicken broth
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1 cheavy cream (warmed to room temperature)
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1/2 cgrated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
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1/4 tspred pepper flakes
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2 Tbsptorn or chopped fresh basil
How To Make marry me chicken pasta
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1Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente. Drain well in a colander.
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2Meanwhile, generously salt and pepper the chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken until cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate, leaving any fat in the skillet.
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3Reduce the heat to low and add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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4Add the chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Slowly stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes.
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5Add the chicken, pasta, and basil to the skillet and toss to combine.
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6Garnish with more basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
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