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Irresistible Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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A creamy, flavorful chicken pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil, perfect for an easy homemade dinner that feels fancy but comes together quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 340 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz fettuccine or preferred pasta

Instructions

  1. Chop garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  2. Cook 8 oz pasta according to package instructions until al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and let rest.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping browned bits from pan. Simmer 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream and simmer gently 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Loosen sauce with reserved pasta water if too thick.
  8. Slice rested chicken into strips. Return chicken to skillet and stir to coat with sauce.
  9. Add cooked pasta and chopped basil. Toss gently to combine and coat pasta with sauce.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Rest chicken after cooking to keep it juicy. Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Avoid overcrowding pan when searing chicken to get a golden crust. For gluten-free, swap pasta with gluten-free noodles or spiralized zucchini. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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