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A close-up of creamy Parmesan Marry Me Chicken Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and parsley.

Parmesan Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is a quick and impressive dish perfect for a romantic dinner. It combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan sauce with pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American, Tuscan
Calories: 646
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  2. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  5. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the flour to make a paste.
  6. Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until it thickens.
  9. Return the chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 41gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 962mgPotassium: 1248mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1260IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 278mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is best served immediately. You can adjust the seasonings to your preference.

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