Description
Make this rich and creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta quickly in one pot. It features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for a fast, impressive dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini work well)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic to the same pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the dry pasta to the pot.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook according to the pasta package directions, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir everything together until the chicken is heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil.
Notes
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more chicken broth or cream until you reach your desired consistency.
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150