Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A perfect blend of cheesy sun-dried tomato sauce and chicken with tender penne pasta, sure to win hearts.
Equipment
- large skillet
- pot for boiling pasta
Ingredients
Chicken Pasta
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Chicken Pasta
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside while you prepare the chicken and sauce.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside while you make the sauce.
Sauce
- Return to the same skillet, add butter, and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add flour and stir to make a paste.
- Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes for it to thicken.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Stir to coat all in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg
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