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marry me chicken pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta - Creamy and full of flavor, this delightful dish is going to quickly become your new favorite chicken pasta recipe. Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, savory dish features tender chicken and Penne pasta smothered in a rich sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (16oz) pasta, of your choice
  • 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 3 tsp fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh basil, chopped for garnish
  • additional Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sauté until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add a small amount of additional olive oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then add chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer and scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it begins to thicken. Add the pasta, stirring to coat it evenly in the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil and additional grated Parmesan. Serve immediately and enjoy!