Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish made with tender seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and rotini pasta coated in a velvety cream sauce. Perfect for date nights or comforting dinners, this easy pasta recipe delivers bold flavor and impressive presentation in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts
10 oz rotini pasta
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan.
5. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan, whisking until smooth and thickened.
6. Meanwhile, cook rotini pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
7. Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with the cooked pasta.
8. Toss everything gently to coat and simmer for 1–2 minutes to combine flavors.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra depth, deglaze the skillet with a splash of white wine before adding the broth.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest, richest sauce.
Let chicken rest after searing to keep it juicy when sliced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: marry me chicken, creamy chicken pasta, romantic dinner