Description
Marry me chicken pasta promises a romantic culinary journey through creamy Italian-inspired flavors. Simple ingredients combine effortlessly to create a memorable meal you’ll want to share with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 – 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tbsps olive oil (or butter)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken pieces with aromatic seasonings, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Sear chicken in a hot skillet with oil until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, developing a rich exterior. Transfer to a separate plate and reserve.
- Within the same skillet, create a luxurious sauce by combining velvety cream, savory broth, sharp Parmesan, zesty red pepper flakes, fragrant Italian herbs, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes.
- Allow sauce to gently simmer and reduce, thickening to a luscious consistency for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Simultaneously, prepare pasta in well-salted boiling water until perfectly al dente, following package recommendations for optimal texture.
- Slice the cooked chicken into elegant strips and reintroduce to the simmering sauce, then fold in the drained pasta, ensuring each strand is lavishly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Present the dish with an elegant flourish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, adding a final layer of vibrant color and robust flavor.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness for consistent, tender cooking and faster preparation time.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories and create a lighter sauce without sacrificing richness.
- Toast sun-dried tomatoes briefly before adding to sauce to enhance their concentrated, tangy flavor profile and release more aromatic oils.
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting regular pasta with zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for added nutrition and dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg