Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Creamy, cheesy pasta with tender chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in a flavorful sauce. A comforting dish perfect to wow anyone at the table.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces Penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 2 teaspoons Garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons Flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning dried
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter then sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes to thicken. Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and dried Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and mix everything together. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated with a splash of broth or cream. For freezing, use airtight freezer bags and thaw overnight before reheating gently.