Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is creamy, rich, and packed with savory flavors. A dreamy one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan, perfect for any special or cozy night.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Tongs
- Colander (to drain pasta)
Ingredients
Chicken Pasta:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth and bubbling.
- Stir in parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Return chicken to the pan, then add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together to coat well.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
