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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta - Creamy and full of flavor, this delightful dish is going to quickly become your new favorite chicken pasta recipe. Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, savory dish features tender chicken and Penne pasta smothered in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz pasta of your choice (1lb)
  • 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 3 tsp fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh basil, chopped for garnish
  • additional grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sauté until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add a small amount of additional olive oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then add chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer and scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it begins to thicken. Add the pasta, stirring to coat it evenly in the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and additional grated Parmesan. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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