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Marry Me Chicken Pasta - Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe for Date Night

This viral creamy chicken pasta features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luxurious parmesan cream sauce that creates a restaurant-style experience perfect for romantic dinners or cozy weeknight meals. The dish comes together in under 30 minutes with a perfect balance of sweet-tangy sun-dried tomatoes and savory chicken in a creamy sauce that coats every strand of pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne work well)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
  6. Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

For the creamiest sauce, use freshly grated parmesan cheese rather than pre-shredded. The starch from the pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and gives it perfect restaurant-quality consistency. Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken to ensure each piece gets beautifully browned.