Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, all enveloped in a luscious sauce. Perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings, this recipe promises to impress with its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing sun-dried tomatoes.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet when chicken is nearly done; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream while scraping up browned bits from the pan; let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet along with chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese; mix well until coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg