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Creamy One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A close-up of creamy chicken pasta featuring rigatoni, chunks of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil.
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Make a rich, creamy, and flavorful chicken pasta dish in a single pot for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces dried pasta (penne or linguine)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the same pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add the dried pasta to the pot. Add enough water to just cover the pasta, about 1 to 1.5 cups more, depending on your pasta shape. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally until the pasta is al dente.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and the cooked chicken. Heat through for 2 minutes.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • If the sauce seems too thick after adding the cheese, add a splash more chicken broth or cream until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Use linguine or penne for the best sauce coating.
  • For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes to 1 teaspoon.

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