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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Tender seared chicken over creamy pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic - a romantic dinner that lives up to its name.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot for pasta
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  4. In the same skillet used for chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
  8. Return cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with sauce. Add pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  9. Slice the cooked chicken and arrange on top of the pasta. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

For best results, pound chicken to even thickness before seasoning. Don't overcook the cream sauce to prevent curdling. Can substitute pasta shapes like rigatoni or shells.