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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, sliced chicken strips, and fresh basil garnish, served in a skillet.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This irresistible Marry Me Chicken Pasta features juicy chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce tossed with tender pasta — a dish so good, it might just win someone’s heart!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marry Me Chicken Pasta
  • 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts halved horizontally
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, packed in oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional, for spice
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, then add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 3–5 minutes.
  5. Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet. Toss well to coat evenly in the sauce.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for the richest flavor. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. Great served with garlic bread or a crisp salad.