Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
A delightful and creamy pasta dish that will make you fall in love with every bite. This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a perfect blend of tender chicken, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a marriage of flavors that will have you coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta (or other small shaped pasta)
Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into bite-size pieces)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil from sun-dried tomatoes)
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Saute Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Cream: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Combine with Cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese and basil until melted and creamy.
- Add Pasta: Toss cooked rigatoni in the sauce until coated.
- Serve: Plate pasta and garnish with Parmesan and basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Parmesan Cream Sauce
Find it online: https://yumwithmia.com/marry-me-chicken-pasta-recipe/
