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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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Tender pasta and juicy chicken pieces smothered in creamy garlic sun-dried tomato sauce. Quick and easy restaurant-quality dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz dried pasta (penne, ziti, or rigatoni)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • Basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and butter, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken pieces and all seasonings (Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, pepper). Sauté 3-5 minutes until chicken is browned and cooked through to 165°F.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, reserved pasta water, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to simmer and cook 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Taste and adjust salt. Toss cooked pasta into pan and stir to coat completely.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cut chicken to similar size for even cooking.
  • Use meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Freshly-grated Parmesan melts better and tastes superior.
  • Reserve pasta water – helps create perfect sauce consistency.

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