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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken tossed with pasta in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz pasta fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through; slice.
  3. Sauté garlic in the same skillet, then add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1–2 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add sliced chicken and cooked pasta, tossing to coat with sauce.
  6. Top with Parmesan and basil; serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust creaminess with a splash of pasta water if needed.