Marry Me Chicken Pasta: A Creamy Delight

By Sophia ReedAug 3, 2026

Get ready to fall in love with Marry Me Chicken Pasta, an irresistible dish that features tender, pan-seared chicken and pasta enveloped in a luxuriously creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce. This culinary sensation is so delicious that it could inspire a marriage proposal. Perfect for special occasions or romantic dinners, it brings together rich flavors and comforting textures in just over 30 minutes. Treat yourself or your loved ones to this gourmet meal right at home.

5.0(1)

Prep 10 minCook 25 minTotal 35 min4 servings

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1 minute.

Stir in the heavy cream, the remaining Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.

Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.

Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet along with the drained pasta.

Toss everything to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta: A Creamy Delight

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta: A Creamy Delight

Name: Marry Me Chicken Pasta: A Creamy Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced horizontally into thin cutlets); 8 oz pasta (such as rigatoni, penne, or fusilli); 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 0.5 cup chicken broth (low sodium); 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and chopped); 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated); 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (or more, to taste); salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste); 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)

By Sophia ReedAug 3, 2026

5.0(1)

Prep 10 minCook 25 minTotal 35 min4 servings

Ingredients

Servings4

•1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced horizontally into thin cutlets)
•8 oz pasta (such as rigatoni, penne, or fusilli)
•1 tbsp olive oil
•4 cloves garlic (minced)
•0.5 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
•1 cup heavy cream
•0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and chopped)
•0.5 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
•1 tsp Italian seasoning
•0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
•salt (to taste)
•black pepper (to taste)
•0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5
Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1 minute.
7
Stir in the heavy cream, the remaining Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
8
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
9
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
10
Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet along with the drained pasta.
11
Toss everything to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
12
Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.