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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry me, chicken pasta is on the menu for tonight!! Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, penne pasta, heavy cream, skinless chicken breast, and Parmesan cheese. I’m pretty sure this will become your next family favorite or date night special.
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Author: Ronalyn
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 8 Ounces Pasta your choice of shape
  • 2 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Chicken broth
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh basil chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Flakes
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Thyme

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    8 Ounces Pasta
  • While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken breasts. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
    2 Boneless, 2 Tablespoons Olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Flakes, 1/2 Teaspoon Oregano, 1/4 Teaspoon Thyme, 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
  • In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
    3 Cloves Garlic
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they soften.
    1 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the liquid reduces slightly. Season to taste.
    1 Cup Chicken broth, 1 Cup Heavy Cream, 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it with the tomato-garlic mixture.
  • Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Toss again to mix it in.
    1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Finally, garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
    2 Tablespoons Fresh basil
Course Main Course
Cuisine American