Description
Marry me chicken pasta recipe is cooked chicken breast and tender penne pasta in a flavorful, garlic creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest.
- Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pot. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Slice the rested chicken breasts and add them to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Garnish with basil and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: A decent helping
- Calories: 591
- Sugar: 2.7 g
- Sodium: 386.5 mg
- Fat: 26.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 39.5 g
- Cholesterol: 127.2 mg