Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry me chicken pasta combines golden brown chicken, penne pasta, sundried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil in a luscious and creamy Parmesan sauce.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 844kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅔ cup sundried tomatoes well drained
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅔ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream warmed to room temperature
- ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons torn or chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente. Drain well in a colander.
- Meanwhile, generously salt and pepper the chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken until cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate leaving any fat in the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the sundried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Slowly stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken, pasta, and basil to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with more basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For optimal flavor and texture, cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. That means it is slightly firm with a little bite to it.
- Reserve 1/2 cup or so of pasta water. Use it in 1-2 tablespoon increments to thin the pasta sauce if needed.
- Warm the cream to room temperature by placing it in a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat it for 30-second intervals at 50% power until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 844kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 758mg | Potassium: 1134mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1356IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 3mg