Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan, perfect for quick, comforting meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 8 ounces dried pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - ½ cup finely chopped onion
03 - 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
05 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

→ Proteins & Fats

06 - 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon butter

→ Seasonings & Spices

09 - ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Dairy & Cream

15 - 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)
16 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Prepare pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
03 - Add butter to the skillet, then the chicken pieces. Season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and stir in grated Parmesan. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Stir chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce to distribute flavor evenly.
06 - Return cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until pasta is thoroughly coated in creamy sauce.
07 - Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For a lighter variation, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half without compromising creaminess.
02 - Use pasta shapes that hold sauce well to maximize flavor coating.

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