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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish that combines juicy, tender chicken with a creamy, garlicky sauce, often flavored with sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of Parmesan. The dish gets its fun name because it’s so delicious that it’s said to be “worthy” of a proposal—hence, "Marry Me!" It’s a comforting yet elegant meal that can be prepared for a cozy dinner, special occasion, or even as a romantic gesture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian American, tuscan
Method

Method
 

  1. Chicken Pasta
  2. 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
  3. 10 ounces penne pasta
  4. ½ teaspoon salt
  5. ¼ teaspoon pepper
  6. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  7. Sauce
  8. 3 tablespoons butter
  9. 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  10. 3 tablespoons flour
  11. 2 cups chicken broth
  12. 1 cup heavy cream
  13. 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  14. 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  15. 1 teaspoon paprika
  16. 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  17. fresh basil for garnish
  18. Chicken Pasta
  19. Cook the 10 ounces penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside while you prepare the chicken and sauce.
  20. Cut 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  21. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
  22. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set it aside while you make the sauce.
  23. Sauce
  24. Return to the same skillet, then add 3 tablespoons butter. Once it is melted, sauté the minced 2 teaspoons garlic, for 30 seconds until it's fragrant. Add in 3 tablespoons flour and stir to make a paste.
  25. Whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1 cup parmesan cheese.
  26. Stir in the drained 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
  27. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes for it to thicken.
  28. Return the chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Stir to coat the chicken and pasta in the sauce.
  29. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese.