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A skillet of creamy pasta with golden chicken pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil garnish.
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup sun -dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken until cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes, stirring for another minute.
  • Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat. Incorporate reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
  • Garnish with julienned basil and serve immediately.