Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe takes the beloved ‘Marry Me Chicken’ to a new level by incorporating tender penne pasta. The cheesy, sun-dried tomato sauce envelops the pasta, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite. A sure crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fry, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian American, Tuscan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chicken Pasta
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Chicken Pasta – Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in olive oil until done. Set aside.
- Sauce – In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic, add flour to make a paste. Whisk in broth, cream, and parmesan. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer to thicken. Add chicken and pasta. Garnish with basil and more parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 646 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 962mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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