Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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Tender, juicy pieces of chicken and penne pasta are tossed with a creamy, cheesy sun-dried tomato sauce in this Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: marry me chicken pasta

Servings: people

Calories: 823kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

For the Chicken/Pasta:

12 ounces penne pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 Tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Fresh basil leaves chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set it aside.
Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken until it's golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and stir well. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to create a smooth mixture.
Once the mixture thickens slightly, stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Simmer the sauce until it thickens to your liking, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the cooked chicken and drained penne pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Garnish with freshly chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!

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