Description
Creamy marry me chicken pasta promises romance on a plate, blending tender chicken with a luscious sun-dried tomato sauce. Parmesan cheese and herbs elevate this irresistible dish, tempting you to fall in love with every comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) dried pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta al dente according to package guidelines, then drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, sautéing onions until they become translucent and slightly golden.
- Introduce minced garlic and butter, allowing aromatics to release their fragrant essence for approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces, coating with a blend of Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sear until chicken develops a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring in parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, creating a luxurious sauce that gradually thickens over 3-4 minutes.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand is generously coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Finish the dish by elegantly scattering fresh basil leaves across the top, adding a vibrant, herbal brightness just before serving.
Notes
- Choose short pasta shapes like penne or rigatoni to capture more sauce in their ridges and maximize flavor absorption.
- Slice chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming dry or undercooked.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and develop deeper flavor caramelization.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for richer, more authentic taste and smoother sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg