Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 3 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, oil-packed preferred)
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• fresh basil (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan, add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Add the dry pasta to the pan. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened (usually 10-12 minutes depending on pasta type).

6. 6

   Stir the cooked chicken back into the pan along with the grated parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

7. 7

   Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is designed as a one-pan meal to save on cleanup. If the sauce becomes too thick before the pasta is done, add a splash more chicken broth. For a gluten-free version, use your favorite gluten-free pasta and ensure your broth is certified GF.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• 30-minute meal
• one-pan
• creamy
• chicken
• pasta