Description
Marry Me Pasta is a rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. This viral recipe has captured hearts worldwide with its bold flavors and comforting texture—so good that it might just inspire a marriage proposal! Whether for a romantic date night or a cozy family dinner, this one-pan pasta dish is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Let it rest, then slice.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the Cream & Cheese: Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until smooth and thickened.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Combine Everything: Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the sauce, tossing to coat. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Enjoy immediatel
Notes
- To make it spicier, add more red pepper flakes.
- Gluten-free? Use gluten-free pasta.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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