Description
Irresistible Marry Me Chicken Pasta promises pure culinary seduction with its creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and herb-infused chicken. Romantic Italian-inspired flavors will make dinner guests fall head over heels for this delectable meal you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into tender, uniform medallions to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Generously season chicken with dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and fragrant.
- Sear chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, creating a delectable exterior crust.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until aromatic and lightly golden, about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously to create a smooth, rich sauce.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece in the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce, stirring to incorporate.
- Drain pasta and add directly to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Achieve a golden-brown exterior by using high heat and avoiding overcrowding in the skillet for perfect searing.
- Opt for fresh parmesan cheese instead of pre-grated for a more robust and authentic flavor profile.
- Transform this recipe into a lighter version by substituting heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half for reduced calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg