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Bowl of marry me chicken pasta with fork and sprig of basil for garnish
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Pasta pairs tender pan-fried chicken with creamy tomato sauce and sweet sun-dried tomatoes, all tossed with pasta. So good!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Kellie
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients

Chicken Pasta

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound pasta
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 7 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid and set aside.
  • Pat the chicken dry and season both sides of the breasts with half the salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes. Flip the chicken to cook the opposite side until golden brown and cooked through, check the temperature with an instant read thermometer to be sure it’s 165˚F. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the chicken stock and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the heavy cream, 1/2 the cheese, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and the remaining salt and pepper, stirring until combined.
  • Slice the chicken into 1/4 inch slices and return to the sauce with the pasta.
Stir to coat the chicken and pasta in the sauce. Fold in the fresh basil and parsley.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 853kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1037mg | Potassium: 1900mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2083IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 5mg