Marry Me Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
899 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta features chicken breasts that are gently flattened to ensure even cooking, then seasoned and seared to develop a subtle crust. The pasta is cooked just shy of al dente and combined with a sauce made of minced garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, sundried tomatoes, and dried herbs including oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes, finished with parmesan and fresh basil for a balanced flavor profile. The result is a creamy, herbaceous sauce that coats both the chicken and pasta, providing a satisfying and comforting dish.
The combination of seared chicken and creamy sauce melds savory, tangy, and herby notes, with the sundried tomatoes adding a slight sweetness and texture contrast. This pasta dish is well suited for a dinner that feels indulgent but straightforward to prepare. The fresh basil adds a fresh herbal lift to the richness of the cream and cheese.
Since the recipe involves pounding the chicken for even thickness and reserving pasta water to adjust sauce consistency, these steps help achieve a cohesive texture throughout. The preparation is flexible for serving as a complete one-pan meal. Fresh basil should be added at the end to preserve its bright flavor and aroma.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
For the pasta
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt
For the sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup parmesan grated
- ¼ cup basil fresh leaves
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Place each chicken breast on a chopping board and pat them dry with kitchen paper.2 chicken breasts
- Cover the chicken breast with parchment paper to protect the meat, and use the smooth side of a meat mallet (or the base of a heavy pan) to bash the chicken to an even thickness.
- Repeat with the second chicken breast.
Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil. Add the salt and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the packet instructions.1 tablespoon salt12 oz / 340 g pasta
- Once cooked, reserve 2 cups of the pasta cooking liquid and drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat.2 tablespoon olive oil
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add it to the pan, cook for 3 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate and keep covered.½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper
- Reduce the heat to low, add the extra oil to the same skillet, add the minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.1 tbsp olive oil5 cloves garlic
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.1 cup / 240 ml chicken broth1 cup / 240 ml heavy cream½ cup / 60 g sundried tomatoes1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp dried thyme½ tsp red pepper flakes½ tsp black pepper
- Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle over the parmesan. Stir until the parmesan has melted.¾ cup / 75 g parmesan
- Place the pan back on the heat and let the sauce simmer for 1 ½ minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water.
- Stir the pasta gently into the sauce and cook everything for a minute, tossing gently. Add more pasta cooking water if the sauce gets too thick.
- Add most of the fresh basil.¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- Slice the chicken breasts and place on top of the pasta with the remaining basil and some extra parmesan to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 899 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 899kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 612mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1370IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 332mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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