Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

You will fall in love with this Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe. It is creamy, flavorful, and can be whipped up in 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 650kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Pasta

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
10 oz penne pasta

For the Sauce

3 Tbsp butter
2 tsp garlic minced
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup sun dried tomatoes drained
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Fresh basil optional garnish

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Then drain the pasta and set it aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and you get good coloring on the outside of the chicken. Then transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Using the same skillet add in the butter, once it has melted add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Next, add the flour to make a paste.
From there, whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Simmer the sauce for a few minutes to thicken.
Next add the cooked pasta and coat it in the sauce.
Finally top with the chicken breast, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves then serve and enjoy!

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Notes

You can store any leftovers of this Marry Me Chicken Pasta in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze this recipe for up to 2 months.

To reheat you can do so on the stove top or in your microwave until everything has warmed through.

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