Name: Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces; 10 oz penne pasta, or any short pasta of your choice; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and julienned; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp parsley flakes; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp red pepper flakes

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe – This is the perfect dish to impress friends and family. It’s quick and easy to make, but tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. With a rich, creamy, and garlicky sauce, the earthy flavor of sun-dried tomatoes, and tender chicken morsels, this may be the perfect chicken pasta!

Ingredients for Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Boneless, skinless chicken breast

Penne or any short pasta of your choice

Salt

Pepper

Avocado or olive oil

Unsalted butter

Garlic

Flour

Chicken broth

Heavy cream

Grated Parmesan cheese

Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

Italian seasoning

Red pepper flakes

Parsley flakes

Paprika

Fresh basil

How To Make Marry Me Chicken Pasta

1. Boil the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken cubes. Brown for 7-8 minutes, or until fully cooked. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.

4. To the same skillet, add 3 tbsp butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Then, add the flour and cook for 30 seconds more.

5. Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for about 3 minutes, whisking occasionally until the sauce has thickened a little.

6. Stir in the Italian seasoning, parsley flakes, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

7. Add the julienned and drained sun-dried tomatoes, cooked chicken, and cooked pasta, and cook for a few minutes until heated through. Check the seasoning and add more salt if needed.

8. Add the fresh basil and serve immediately.

Do I Have To Use Oil-Packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes?

Absolutely not. You can use sun-dried tomatoes not packed in oil. If you do, add them with the chicken broth, cream, and Parmesan cheese so they soften up while the sauce is thickening.

Can I Freeze Marry Me Chicken Pasta?

It is not recommended to freeze cream-based pasta dishes. Not only does the pasta texture change once thawed, but the fat in the sauce might separate and create an undesired texture in the sauce.

How to Store Marry Me Chicken Pasta?

If you have leftovers or want to make this pasta ahead of time, let it cool down completely and place it in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop. If the sauce has become too thick, add a splash of chicken broth before reheating.

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Marry Me Chicken Pasta – This is the perfect dish to impress friends and family. It’s quick and easy to make, yet tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.

Ingredients

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
10 oz penne pasta, or any short pasta of your choice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and julienned
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp parsley flakes
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Boil the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken cubes. Brown for 7-8 minutes, or until fully cooked. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
To the same skillet, add 3 tbsp butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Then, add the flour and cook for 30 seconds more.
Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for about 3 minutes, whisking occasionally until the sauce has thickened a little.
Stir in the Italian seasoning, parsley flakes, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Add the julienned and drained sun-dried tomatoes, cooked chicken, and cooked pasta, and cook for a few minutes until heated through. Check the seasoning and add more salt if needed.
Add the fresh basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 654Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 998mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 48g

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