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Marry Me Chicken Pasta: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner Experience

This viral chicken pasta recipe combines restaurant-quality sophistication with home-cooked comfort, featuring tender chicken in a rich Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce. Perfect for romantic date nights or elevating regular dinners, it delivers impressive flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz pasta of your choice (penne or fettuccine work well)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and pour in heavy cream. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Choose quality ingredients - use freshly grated Parmesan for creamiest sauce. Don't overcook chicken - remove from skillet as soon as no longer pink. Use reserved pasta water for perfect sauce consistency that clings to pasta.