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Easy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe with Creamy Garlic Parmesan

This easy pasta recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a restaurant-quality meal.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian-American

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

For the Sauce:

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped

For the Pasta:

  • 10 oz penne pasta

For Garnish:

  • Fresh basil chopped

Instructions
 

  • Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside. Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika to enhance their flavor.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook them for 6-7 minutes per side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  • Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce.
  • Next, stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, allowing the sauce to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, letting them soak up the flavors of the creamy sauce for about 5 minutes. Then, add the cooked penne pasta, gently tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated in the rich sauce.
  • Finally, sprinkle freshly chopped basil on top for a burst of freshness. Serve the Marry Me Chicken Pasta hot and enjoy its creamy, savory flavors!

Notes

Substitution:
  • For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. If following a gluten-free diet, simply replace regular pasta with your preferred gluten-free alternative.
Keyword creamy chicken pasta, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Homemade Pasta Dish, Marry Me Chicken Pasta, One-Pan Pasta Recipe, pasta recipe
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