Description
Marry me chicken pasta brings together creamy, herbed sauce and tender chicken in a romantic Italian-inspired dish. Garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan create a sensational meal you’ll want to share with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 10 oz (283 grams) penne pasta, cooked al dente
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsps butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside, maintaining its perfect texture.
- Chicken Searing: Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, creating a caramelized exterior. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauce Foundation: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream. Introduce Parmesan cheese, paprika, and Italian seasoning, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken into a luxurious consistency.
- Final Assembly: Return chicken to the skillet, gently nestling it into the creamy sauce. Incorporate cooked pasta, carefully coating each element with the aromatic sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Serving: Plate the pasta and chicken, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately to preserve the dish’s optimal temperature and textural nuances.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Choose al dente pasta to maintain a slight bite, preventing mushiness when combined with the creamy sauce.
- Chicken Searing Secret: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve a crisp, golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Sauce Simmering Strategy: Reduce sauce slowly to concentrate flavors and create a rich, velvety texture that clings beautifully to pasta and chicken.
- Diet-Friendly Modifications: Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter versions; use gluten-free pasta for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 190mg