marry me chicken pasta
this Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich, creamy, and irresistible dish made with tender seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan in a luscious cream sauce tossed with pasta. It’s quick, comforting, and delicious enough to “win hearts” at first bite!
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into cutlets or pounded evenly
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained & chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
For the Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine penne, or your favorite pasta
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
Season & Sear the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté 30 seconds.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer until slightly thick.
Finish the Chicken
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes until cooked through.
Combine With Pasta
- Add cooked pasta directly into the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Serve
- Top with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Use boneless thighs for an even juicier result.
- Add spinach for a veggie boost.
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Make it spicy by increasing red pepper flakes.