Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
This creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe is bursting with flavor thanks to sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and tender chicken. It’s the perfect one-pan comfort food—fancy enough for date night, easy enough for a cozy weeknight dinner. A truly swoon-worthy dish that lives up to its name!
Calories: 645kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into cutlets
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or your favorite
- Fresh basil or parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in cream, Parmesan, oregano, and thyme. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Slice chicken and return it to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat in sauce. If needed, loosen with a bit of the reserved pasta water.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For even creamier results, stir in an extra splash of cream or pasta water before serving.
- Want more veggies? Add fresh spinach or sautéed mushrooms to the sauce.
- This dish is best fresh, but leftovers reheat beautifully with a splash of broth or cream.
- Use chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat—they stay super juicy!