Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that cooks in just 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dried pasta of choice (opt for gluten-free pasta if needed)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (can be swapped for butter)
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped (shallots make a great substitute)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder as a substitute)
- 1 Tablespoon butter (skip for a dairy-free version)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated (nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (fresh tomatoes can be used as well)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces (can substitute with chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken)
- basil leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add your dried pasta of choice and cook until al dente, usually about 8–10 minutes.
- While your pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of butter into the onion mixture, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Once the chicken is browned, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream along with the reserved pasta water. Stir in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer on low for about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss the drained pasta into the creamy sauce, mixing until well coated. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Marry Chicken Pasta