Description
Experience a luxurious dining experience with this Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta. This dish features tender chicken bites coated in a golden crust and tossed in a rich, velvety sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Infused with aromatic oregano, savory Parmesan, and high-quality sun-dried tomatoes, it offers a perfect balance of acidity and richness, making it a restaurant-quality comfort meal that is easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
10 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly diced
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 cup chicken broth
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil 10 oz of pasta in salted water until al dente.
Reserve 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water and drain the pasta.
Toss diced chicken with cornstarch, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet and sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through; remove from pan.
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth, simmering until liquid reduces slightly.
Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Return chicken to the skillet, then fold in the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for the best flavor infusion. Freshly grated Parmesan melts much smoother than pre-shredded varieties. If the sauce becomes too thick while resting, stir in a splash of warm water or extra broth before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion