Description
A heartwarming dish with creamy sauce, tender chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes, ensuring a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Olive oil
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken (pounded to even thickness)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed for best flavor)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- Fresh basil (torn just before serving)
- Additional Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in flour to make a paste and whisk in chicken broth.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stir until creamy. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, and stir until well coated. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pound chicken to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Keep heavy cream at room temperature to prevent curdling.
- Adjust seasoning with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 32 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Tasty Marry Me Chicken Pasta, creamy chicken pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta, Italian chicken pasta