Description
Creamy marry me chicken pasta delights diners with its rich, garlic-infused sauce and tender chicken. Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes combine to create an irresistible Italian-inspired meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (75 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 8 oz (226 grams) pasta (such as fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Seasoning: Evenly coat chicken breasts with salt and ground black pepper, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Searing: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and becomes golden. Carefully place seasoned chicken and cook 6-7 minutes per side, developing a rich caramelized exterior and reaching 165°F internal temperature.
- Resting Protein: Transfer chicken to a clean plate, allowing juices to redistribute while preserving pan drippings.
- Creating Sauce Base: Deglaze skillet with chicken broth, scraping caramelized fragments using a wooden spatula. Incorporate heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian herb blend, and red pepper flakes.
- Sauce Development: Reduce heat and simmer sauce, stirring periodically until thickened and reduced by one-third, approximately 4-5 minutes. Fine-tune seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Pasta Preparation: Cook pasta in a separate pot until perfectly al dente, then drain while reserving minimal cooking liquid for potential sauce adjustment.
- Plating: Slice chicken into elegant diagonal strips. Arrange pasta on serving plates, layer chicken strips, and generously drench with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly torn basil leaves and an extra sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and vibrant.
Notes
- Enhance Seasoning: Properly salt and pepper chicken ensures deep, balanced flavor throughout the meat.
- Achieve Perfect Sear: Cook chicken at medium-high heat until golden-brown for maximum flavor development and tender texture.
- Create Luxurious Sauce: Allow sauce to simmer and reduce, concentrating flavors and creating a rich, creamy consistency.
- Pasta Perfection: Cook pasta al dente to maintain ideal texture and prevent mushiness when combined with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 735
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 415 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg