Marry Me Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
646 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Description
This dish features boneless, skinless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper, then pan-seared until cooked through. Penne pasta is cooked separately and set aside. The sauce starts by melting butter and sautéing garlic briefly, then forming a roux with flour. Chicken broth, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan are whisked in to create a smooth, creamy sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes are added for a concentrated tomato flavor, and paprika plus dried Italian seasoning provide mild smoky and herbal notes.
The sauce simmers to meld flavors and thicken before adding back the chicken and combining with the cooked pasta. Fresh basil adds a bright herbal finish. The texture balances creamy sauce with tender chicken and al dente pasta, producing a rich yet balanced meal.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta works well as a main dish for dinner, going nicely with a crisp salad or crusty bread to complement the creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken Pasta
- 1 ½ pounds chicken cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless skinless
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 cup sun-dried tomato drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning dried
- basil for garnish, fresh
Instructions
Chicken Pasta
- Cook the 10 ounces penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside while you prepare the chicken and sauce.
- Cut 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set it aside while you make the sauce.
Sauce
- Return to the same skillet, then add 3 tablespoons butter. Once it is melted, sauté the minced 2 teaspoons garlic, for 30 seconds until it's fragrant. Add in 3 tablespoons flour and stir to make a paste.
- Whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1 cup parmesan cheese.
- Stir in the drained 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes for it to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Stir to coat the chicken and pasta in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 646kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1248mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1260IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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