Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, a savory Parmesan sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes. With its rich, comforting texture and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, it’s the perfect meal to make for any special occasion—or simply to treat yourself to a night of pure comfort. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is a keeper!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra juiciness)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
For the Pasta & Sauce:
8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or linguine work best)
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Season the Chicken:
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and let it rest before slicing.Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water for later.Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, followed by heavy cream, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.Combine Everything:
Slice the cooked chicken into strips. Add cooked pasta and chicken into the sauce, tossing everything together until fully coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
Notes
Substitutions: Swap sun-dried tomatoes with roasted red peppers or cherry tomatoes for a different flavor profile.
For extra creaminess: Add cream cheese or extra Parmesan for a richer sauce.
Make it dairy-free: Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream and vegan cheese instead of Parmesan.
Spicy version: Increase red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg