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Marry Me Chicken Pasta served l with fresh basil and Parmesan.
Lucy

Irresistible Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe: A Creamy, Flavorful Delight

  This creamy, flavorful Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. With tender chicken, a luxurious cream sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes, this dish has earned its romantic name for a reason it’s so good, it might inspire a proposal! Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates of pasta with chicken
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 10 ounces pasta fettuccine, linguine, or penne
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water optional, for adjusting sauce consistency
  • Fresh parsley or basil chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken:
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Aromatics:
  1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze and Start Sauce:
  1. Pour in chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Cook the Pasta:
  1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
Combine and Finish:
  1. Add sun-dried tomatoes and seared chicken to the sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  2. Toss in cooked pasta, coating evenly with sauce. Add reserved pasta water, if needed, to achieve desired consistency.
Serve:
  1. Plate pasta with chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.