Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Simple, Cozy & EPIC!)
Creamy, cozy, wildly delicious pasta loaded with golden chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s rich, a little dramatic, and honestly… proposal-worthy! 😉
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½–¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 8 oz pasta (our favorites are Cavatoppi and Fettuccine)
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil & parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- Reserve a little pasta water (future silky-sauce insurance)
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in skillet
- Add chicken and let it get golden and gorgeous
- (No poking. Let the crust happen;)
- Remove chicken and set aside
- Lower the heat and then add remaining butter
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant and dreamy
- Pour in broth and scrape up all the flavor magic bits from the bottom of the pan
- Stir in parmesan and watch the sauce turn luscious and silky
- Add sun-dried tomatoes
- Return chicken to pan
- Add the drained pasta and toss everything together
- Throw in a splash of pasta water if needed
Variations
- Add spinach for color + balance
- Grilled mushrooms are totally chef’s kiss in this dish!
- Extra parmesan on top is an epic touch!
- Red pepper flakes or a touch of chili oil on top takes it to the next level!
- If the sauce is too thick, add a touch of pasta water
- If the sauce is too thin, add more shredded cheese
- Add extra parmesan for a richer finish, and here are the details on why you should never use pre-shredded cheese!
In the mood for some easy comfort food? Check out this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta, these super easy Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes, this epic Creamy Lemon Pasta, this silky and totally irresistible Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta, these Ultra-Crispy Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs and this delightfully easy Cheesy Baked Macaroni with Beef! And if you’re in the mood for a simple one pot wonder meal?! This EPIC One Pot Lasagna dinner that’s ready in less than 27 minutes will absolutely become your new favorite busy-night dinner! And if you are a fan of Orzo, try this Easy Chicken Orzo (One-Pan, Creamy & Super Fast!!)
Want a perfect side dish to this recipe? Check out these Crispy Smashed Potatoes (Garlic Butter & Roasted Lemon).
Want an easy and delicious dessert to make with this dinner? Try this viral Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Copy Cat recipe – it’s creamy, no-bake and ALWAYS a hit!
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