🍝 Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Sauce & Pasta:
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side or until golden and fully cooked.
Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes.
Let simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
4️⃣ Combine:
Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet.
Add cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated.
Cook for 2 more minutes on low heat.
Time & Serve:
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4