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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights. The rich sauce combines cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan with tender chicken and tangy sun-dried tomatoes for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips or bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped (rehydrate if dry-packed)
  • 8 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
  4. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir well, scraping browned bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add drained pasta and toss gently to combine. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the pasta. Toss lightly and serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness. Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated. Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil provide better flavor and texture than dry-packed. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and almond flour if thickening is needed. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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