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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish made with juicy chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan in a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for special dinners or date nights, this pasta is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken:
    • 2 large or 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • For the Sauce:
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
    • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For the Pasta:
    • 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
    • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (for adjusting sauce consistency)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer until thickened.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
  • This dish pairs well with garlic bread and a side salad.

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