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Marry Me Chicken Pasta 💍🍝

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Creamy, cheesy, and packed with sun-dried tomato flavor — this pasta dish is so delicious, it just might win someone’s heart!

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Servings & Timing

  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Dietary Badges:

  • Comfort Food
  • Family Dinner
  • Date-Night Worthy

✅ Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 oz pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine work great)
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

📖 Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare Chicken
    • Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce
    • In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    • Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
    • Add Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until sauce thickens slightly, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Combine & Finish
    • Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
    • Add pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
    • Return chicken to the pan and let everything heat through.
  5. Serve
    Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

🔑 Notes & Tips

  • For extra creaminess, stir in 2 tbsp cream cheese.
  • Use jarred sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for the best flavor.
  • Try swapping chicken for shrimp for a seafood twist.

🌟 Variations

  • Low-Carb: Swap pasta for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
  • Spicy Kick: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne.
  • Cheesy Upgrade: Melt mozzarella on top just before serving.

❄️ Storage

  • Fridge: Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Best enjoyed fresh, but sauce alone can be frozen up to 1 month.

💌 Final Notes

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is creamy, comforting, and totally irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan in a silky sauce are why this recipe is said to be so good, it might just get you a proposal! 💍

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