Easy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe (30 Minutes)
A creamy Italian-American chicken pasta dish made with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and heavy cream. Ready in 30 minutes with tender chicken, silky sauce, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Dry pasta of choice (8 oz)
- Olive oil (1 Tablespoon)
- Onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- Garlic, minced (3-4 cloves)
- Butter (1 Tablespoon)
- Chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces (1 pound)
- Italian seasoning (1 teaspoon)
- Smoked paprika (1/2 teaspoon)
- Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Grated parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
- Sun-dried tomatoes (1 cup, drained and chopped)
Instructions
- 1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 2. Sauté onion in olive oil in a large skillet until soft.
- 3. Add garlic, butter, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Brown chicken in the skillet, then cook until no longer pink.
- 5. Deglaze with a splash of pasta water, then stir in heavy cream.
- 6. Add parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes; stir until thickened.
- 7. Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with sauce, using reserved water to create a silky emulsion.
- 8. Serve hot with additional parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
Use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of heavy cream for lighter texture.
Freeze and thaw sun-dried tomatoes before use.
Substitute milk for a dairy-free option with vegan parmesan.
Marinate chicken 30 minutes ahead for extra flavor.
For gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
Freeze and thaw sun-dried tomatoes before use.
Substitute milk for a dairy-free option with vegan parmesan.
Marinate chicken 30 minutes ahead for extra flavor.
For gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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