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A bowl of creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and basil.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan sauce. A high-protein family favorite ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 800
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 10 oz penne pasta
  • 1 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 tsp minced garlic fresh preferred
  • Fresh basil torn for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • whisk
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Boil the penne pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in flour to make a paste.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Add cooked chicken and drained pasta to the sauce. Stir to coat well and season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Notes

Use Kerrygold butter for extra richness. Save pasta water to thin sauce if necessary.
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