Creamy, cheesy, and packed with sun-dried tomato flavor — this pasta dish is so delicious, it just might win someone’s heart!
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Servings & Timing
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Dietary Badges:
Comfort Food
Family Dinner
Date-Night Worthy
✅ Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
8 oz pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine work great)
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
📖 Instructions
Cook Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.Prepare Chicken
Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove chicken and set aside.
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
Add Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until sauce thickens slightly, about 3–5 minutes.
Combine & Finish
Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
Add pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
Return chicken to the pan and let everything heat through.
Serve
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
🔑 Notes & Tips
For extra creaminess, stir in 2 tbsp cream cheese.
Use jarred sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for the best flavor.
Try swapping chicken for shrimp for a seafood twist.
🌟 Variations
Low-Carb: Swap pasta for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
Spicy Kick: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne.
Cheesy Upgrade: Melt mozzarella on top just before serving.
❄️ Storage
Fridge: Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Best enjoyed fresh, but sauce alone can be frozen up to 1 month.
💌 Final Notes
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is creamy, comforting, and totally irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan in a silky sauce are why this recipe is said to be so good, it might just get you a proposal! 💍