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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Irresistible Marry Me Chicken Pasta That Will Steal Hearts

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy parmesan sauce, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into strips or cubes for even cooking
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter base of the roux
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour to thicken the sauce
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream for a creamy base
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
For the Pasta
  • ½ lb penne pasta or your favorite pasta shape
For Garnish
  • Fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Season 1 lb of chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Sprinkle flour to form a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir for 4-5 minutes until thickened. Mix in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to skillet with sauce. Cook pasta until al dente, then add to sauce and mix until coated.
  6. Garnish with chopped basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F. Store leftovers separately to maintain quality.

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