Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried pasta of choice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon EACH Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add butter and chicken, season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, simmer until sauce thickens.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta, toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Adjust seasoning to taste.