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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy chicken pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil, balanced with a luscious sauce that is rich but not heavy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin (about 12 oz / 340 g)
  • 8 oz (225 g) pasta (penne or fettuccine recommended)
  • ½ cup (about 75 g) sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil and drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin, use oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips about ½ inch thick. Mince garlic, chop basil, and drain sun-dried tomatoes if packed in oil.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water, then set pasta aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and cover loosely.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine, scraping up brown bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, and toss gently to coat in sauce. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh basil.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when browning chicken to ensure proper browning. Use good-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor. Simmer sauce gently to avoid splitting. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor. If sauce thickens too much when reheated, add a splash of chicken broth or pasta water to loosen it.

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Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, marry me chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner, comfort food, quick pasta recipe

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