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Marry Me Chicken Pasta: Creamy Love in 30 Minutes

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines creamy garlic parmesan sauce and tender chicken for a family-friendly dinner in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Dried Pasta gluten-free pasta is a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil vegetable oil works as a substitute
  • ½ cup Onion finely chopped
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter margarine can be replaced or omitted for dairy-free
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream opt for half-and-half or cashew cream for lighter
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
  • Basil Leaves fresh preferred

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Marry Me Chicken Pasta
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add 8 ounces of dried pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ½ cup of finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in 3-4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add 1 pound of chicken pieces and ½ teaspoon each of the spices. Cook for 3-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Add ½ cup of parmesan cheese and ½ cup of sun-dried tomatoes, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Toss the drained pasta into the skillet and mix well. Cook for an additional minute.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure to cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking. Freshly grated parmesan yields the best results.