Description
Succulent marry me chicken pasta promises a romantic culinary journey through creamy Italian-inspired flavors. Rich sun-dried tomato sauce and tender chicken create an irresistible meal you’ll want to share with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Prepare pasta al dente following package guidelines, carefully preserving ½ cup starchy cooking liquid before draining.
- Generously season chicken breasts with aromatic salt, cracked pepper, and robust garlic powder for maximum flavor penetration.
- Utilize a spacious skillet, warming olive oil at medium temperature, and expertly sear chicken until achieving a golden exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Maintain the same skillet’s heat, gently melt butter and introduce minced garlic, allowing its pungent essence to release and permeate the cooking surface.
- Incorporate vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, rich chicken broth, velvety heavy cream, aged Parmesan, fiery red pepper flakes, and fragrant Italian seasoning into the skillet, allowing the mixture to gently reduce and thicken into a luxurious sauce.
- Carefully reintroduce seared chicken into the bubbling sauce, thoroughly coating each piece and creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Utilize reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Delicately fold cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, ensuring every strand is elegantly coated. Finish by scattering fresh basil leaves for a bright, aromatic garnish before serving immediately.
Notes
- Master seasoning by using kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for deeper flavor profiles.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, allowing personalized spice experience.
- Swap chicken for plant-based alternatives like tofu or chickpeas to create vegetarian-friendly version.
- Prevent sauce separation by slowly incorporating cream and stirring consistently during simmering process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 652 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg