🍝 Marry Me Pasta with Chicken
Marry Me Pasta with Chicken is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish featuring sautéed chicken in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan. Its name comes from the idea that the dish is so delicious it’s “worthy of a proposal”!
🧂 Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
- 8 oz Pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- Cook pasta: According to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Stir until sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, then toss in the cooked pasta. Mix until pasta is fully coated with sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
đź’ˇ Tips
- Use chicken thighs for more juicy, flavorful meat.
- Add spinach or roasted red peppers for extra color and nutrition.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or cream with milk instead of full cream.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a light salad.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version for a quick weeknight “Marry Me Pasta” that’s ready in 20 minutes using fewer ingredients.
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