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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A bowl of rich Marry Me Chicken Pasta featuring fettuccine, chunks of chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
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Make a rich, creamy, and flavorful chicken pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. This recipe delivers restaurant quality flavor quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
  7. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy sauce.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer darker meat.
  • If you do not have smoked paprika, use sweet paprika instead.

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