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Marry Me Chicken Pasta - Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Romantic Dinner Recipe

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the ultimate romantic dinner recipe featuring tender chicken in a creamy parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. It's surprisingly easy to make in about 30 minutes yet tastes like something from a fancy restaurant, perfect for date nights or special weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine work well)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add heavy cream. Stir continuously until the sauce begins to simmer. Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken. Use reserved pasta water for silky sauce. Freshly grated parmesan works best for optimal flavor and texture.