4.7 from 159 votes
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This 30 Minute Marry Me Chicken Pasta is Quick, easy and SO good! A combination of tender pasta and juicy chicken pieces are smothered in a creamy garlic parmesan sundried tomato sauce that is out of this world! You're going to want to add this to your regular dinner rotation.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 463 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried pasta of choice half standard box
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon EACH Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Place a large pot of salted water on medium-high heat, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
- Add the garlic and butter and sauté for 30 seconds, then add the chicken and seasoning. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until chicken pieces are browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream, reserved pasta water, parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust salt to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the pan and stir to combine. Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
260mg
(11%)
Potassium
752mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
813IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 752mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 813IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.