Description

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich, one-skillet dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce tossed with penne pasta. This easy chicken pasta recipe is perfect for date nights, weeknight meals, or family dinners. Ready in under 40 minutes!

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

8 oz penne pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Salt and pepper, to taste

Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan. Stir in heavy cream, red pepper flakes, and more Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.

6. Meanwhile, cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

7. Remove chicken, slice it, and set aside.

8. Stir Parmesan cheese into the sauce, then toss in the cooked pasta. Add sliced chicken back in.

9. Top with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese to ensure a smooth and creamy sauce.

Don’t skip searing the chicken — it locks in juices and adds flavor to the sauce.

Add a splash of chicken broth when reheating to bring the sauce back to life.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 645
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 120mg