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Marry me chicken pasta
Muhammad Zahid

Marry me chicken pasta Recipe

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is creamy, rich, and packed with flavor in every bite.Tender chicken is simmered in a dreamy parmesan sun-dried tomato sauce.It’s the kind of meal that feels fancy but is secretly super easy.Perfect for date night, family dinner, or when you just want to impress.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in halves lengthwise
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well.
  7. Add parmesan cheese, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.
  8. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened.
  9. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  10. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package instructions and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  11. Slice cooked chicken into strips.
  12. Add pasta to the sauce along with reserved pasta water if needed.
  13. Return sliced chicken to the skillet and coat well in sauce.
  14. Simmer everything together for 2–3 minutes.
  15. Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan before serving

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.
  • Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
  • Add extra chili flakes if you prefer more heat.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
  • This recipe pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a fresh green salad.

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