Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish featuring chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil, perfect for a romantic dinner or family meal.
Author:Eliana Recipes
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz dried pasta of choice (half standard box)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ cup onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon butter
1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
½ teaspoon EACH Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, pepper
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
Add minced garlic and butter, cooking until fragrant.
Add chicken pieces, season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned.
Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until sauce thickens.
Combine pasta with the sauce, mix well.
Garnish with basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Use your favorite pasta variety.
Adjust seasoning and spice levels to taste.
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.