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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights. The tangy sun-dried tomatoes balance the rich, velvety sauce for a comforting and indulgent meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (soak dry-packed in warm water if needed)
  • 8 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, rigatoni, or farfalle)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice or pound chicken breasts into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (9-11 minutes). Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine and scraping browned bits from pan.
  7. Simmer sauce for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  8. Return chicken to skillet, add drained pasta, and toss gently to coat with sauce. Heat 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
  9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
  10. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if preferred.

Notes

If sauce separates or looks oily, add a splash of reserved pasta water to bring it back together. Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken to ensure even browning. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with almond milk and cornstarch or coconut/cashew cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan. Gluten-free pasta can be used to make this recipe gluten-free.

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