Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich, creamy dish made with seared chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, and a silky Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for an indulgent meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large Chicken breast (about 1 lb) Flatten slightly for even cooking; boneless, skinless
- 3/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed) Oil-packed preferred; substitute roasted red peppers if needed
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives best aroma; garlic powder in a pinch
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated Use Parmigiano-Reggiano for depth; pre-grated works but is drier
- 1 1/4 cups Heavy cream Full-fat heavy cream recommended
- 12 ounces Pasta Fettuccine, penne, or your preferred long or short pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Use extra-virgin for flavor; neutral oil tolerable for high heat
- to taste Salt Season in stages; account for salty Parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes
- to taste Pepper Freshly ground black pepper preferred
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil, torn or chiffonade Garnish and brightener; sub with parsley for milder flavor
Instructions
Prepare the Pasta
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Sear the Chicken and Build the Sauce
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet until shimmering.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add chicken breast to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sear until browned on both sides and cooked through.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and warm for a minute.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until creamy and well combined. Let simmer to thicken.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately with garlic bread and wine.
Notes
Pat chicken breasts dry for better browning. Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.