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Marry Me Chicken Pasta - Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Romantic Dinner

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the ultimate romantic dinner recipe featuring creamy Parmesan sauce, sun dried tomatoes, and tender chicken. It's restaurant-quality comfort food that comes together in one pan in just 30 minutes, perfect for date nights or impressing someone special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz penne pasta or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce is smooth. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a large, heavy-bottomed skillet for even cooking. Don't overcook the chicken. Use reserved pasta water to achieve perfect sauce consistency.