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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta: A Cozy Dinner Delight

This Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish perfect for cozy evenings, combining succulent chicken in a luxurious sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for sautéing
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for richness
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Bouillon or Stock low-sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese avoid pre-grated for smoother sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning can substitute with oregano and basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for heat
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta or alternate shapes like rigatoni
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves or parsley as an alternative

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add chicken and cook until golden brown for about 10 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add heavy cream, chicken stock, bouillon, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5-8 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
  6. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions and drain, reserving some pasta water.
  7. Combine drained pasta with sauce in the skillet, using reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and maintain that creamy texture.

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