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Marry Me Chicken Pasta | Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and flavorful herbs, perfect for a romantic dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 cup Penne Pasta (or pasta of choice)

Chicken

  • 2 boneless chicken breast boneless chicken breast

Cooking fats

  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tsp butter

Aromatics and flavorings

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 onion onion, minced
  • 3 sun-dried tomato halves sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Spices and herbs

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Garnish

  • fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Mix all dry spices and rub half onto the chicken.
  • Cook chicken in oil until browned, then remove.
  • Cook pasta until just under al dente, then drain.
  • Sauté onions and garlic in butter, add sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste, then stir in cream, stock, and spices. Boil briefly.
  • Add pasta and parmesan to sauce, then top with cooked chicken and garnish with basil. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the sauce simmer a few minutes before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Creamy, pasta