Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This rich and indulgent pasta dish combines tender chicken, a creamy parmesan sauce, and sundried tomatoes for a meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes per side. Remove and slice.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and sundried tomatoes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta and chicken slices into the sauce. Mix well until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parmesan and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap sundried tomatoes for fresh cherry tomatoes if preferred.
- Use any pasta shape you like for variety.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
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