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Creamy One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A close-up, appetizing shot of creamy marry me chicken pasta featuring penne, chunks of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil.
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Make this restaurant-style Marry Me Chicken Pasta at home! This easy, one-pot dish features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce. It is perfect for a romantic dinner or a quick weeknight meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni work well)
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the white wine or broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the 2 cups of chicken broth and the dry pasta to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook according to the pasta package directions, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is almost tender.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and butter. Continue to cook, uncovered, for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh basil. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Serve your creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes instead of plain olive oil in step 2.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the pasta simmer uncovered for an extra few minutes until the liquid reduces to your liking.
  • You can add a handful of fresh spinach along with the heavy cream for extra color and nutrition.

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