Description
Indulge in the creamy allure of Marry Me Chicken Pasta—a romantic dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Lower heat and mix in cream cheese and chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain but reserve some pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and creamy sauce; mix gently until well coated and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped basil and grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg