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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A silky, dreamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious creamy sauce with parmesan cheese. Easy to make and perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed or rehydrated dry-packed)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 50g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme mix)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs. Cook chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  3. Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
  4. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir gently, scraping browned bits from the pan. Add 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens slightly (3-4 minutes). Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  5. Slice cooked chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces. Add chicken and drained pasta to the skillet with sauce. Toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  6. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately with extra parmesan if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure even browning. Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for richer flavor or rehydrate dry-packed ones. Add parmesan cheese off or on low heat to avoid graininess. Reserved pasta water helps bind sauce and pasta. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with nutritional yeast. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently with added cream or broth.

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Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, marry me chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, easy pasta recipe, comfort food, weeknight dinner

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