Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Quick, creamy chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese for a comforting dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

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

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - ½ cup finely chopped onion
03 - 3-4 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

→ Spices & Seasonings

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 - Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions 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 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
03 - Add butter and bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and stir in grated Parmesan. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Stir chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce to evenly distribute their flavor.
06 - Return cooked pasta to skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat pasta in creamy sauce.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.

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