Description
This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a quick dinner idea perfect for any night of the week. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and coated in a rich, garlicky sun-dried tomato cream sauce, then tossed with mafaldine pasta for a comforting, easy dinner recipe. It’s one of those healthy-ish food ideas that feels indulgent but is made with real, simple ingredients. Great for date night, family dinners, or when you just need a cozy dish in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.75 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces mafaldine pasta (or penne/fusilli)
0.25 cup reserved pasta water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning and let simmer for 4–5 minutes.
4. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 0.25 cup pasta water, then drain.
6. Slice cooked chicken and add back to sauce with pasta. Mix well. Add pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and more parmesan before serving.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat.
Add red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: marry me chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, easy dinner, one-pan pasta