Created on July 3rd, 2025 at 11:20 am
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
When comfort food meets romance 💕 This creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and juicy chicken. It’s a feel-good meal that might just win someone’s heart ❤️
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 10 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp seasoned oil (from sun-dried tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (to coat chicken)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly diced
- 1¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ oz torn fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta 🍝
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside. - Season & Coat Chicken 🐔
Toss diced chicken with cornstarch, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. - Sear the Chicken 🔥
In a large skillet, heat the seasoned oil. Cook chicken until golden and crispy (about 5–6 minutes). Remove and set aside. - Sauté the Flavor 🍅🧄
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant. - Make the Sauce 🧀
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes. Add Parmesan and stir until smooth and thick. - Finish It Off 💫
Return chicken to the skillet, toss in cooked pasta. Stir until everything is coated and creamy. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. - Garnish & Serve 🌿
Top with torn fresh basil and more Parmesan if you love cheese (who doesn’t?).
Pro Tips
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies
- Great with garlic bread or a crisp green salad on the side
- Want it spicier? Add extra red pepper flakes 🔥
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