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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

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This creamy and savory Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe blends juicy seared chicken, rich Parmesan cream sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes into a romantic dinner that’s perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 30 minutes and packed with flavor, it’s no wonder this dish has gone viral.

  • Author: Ely Rechard
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 19 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: dinner, Pasta Recipes, Romantic Meals
  • Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni work best)
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (full-fat)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Reserved pasta water (as needed to thin sauce)
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserve ½ cup pasta water, and drain.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, melt butter. Sauté onion until soft, then stir in garlic until fragrant.
  4. Lower the heat and pour in heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan cheese slowly until melted.
  5. Add sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 3 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat, then add pasta and pasta water. Mix until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan before serving.

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