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Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Tender, juicy pieces of chicken and penne pasta are tossed with a creamy, cheesy sun-dried tomato sauce in this Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 823 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chicken/Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- fresh basil leaves chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set it aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken until it's golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and stir well. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to create a smooth mixture.
- Once the mixture thickens slightly, stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Simmer the sauce until it thickens to your liking, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken and drained penne pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
823kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
1379mg
(57%)
Potassium
856mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1510IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
260mg
(26%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 823
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 823kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1379mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 856mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1510IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.