Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan sauce create a silky, flavorful pasta dish finished with fresh herbs.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Pasta

01 - 280 g dried pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)

→ Chicken

02 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
04 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
06 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomato jar
08 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
09 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
10 - 120 g sun-dried tomatoes, thinly diced
11 - 300 ml heavy cream
12 - 240 ml chicken broth
13 - 100 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Finishing & Garnish

14 - 14 g fresh basil, torn, for garnish

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 120 ml pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
02 - In a bowl, toss diced chicken breasts with cornstarch, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
03 - Heat oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and diced sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
05 - Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce is thickened.
06 - Add cooked chicken back to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
07 - Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat in sauce. If needed, gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
08 - Finish with torn fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce texture for optimum creaminess.
02 - A large skillet enables all sauce components to meld and develop robust flavor.
03 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese incorporates smoothly and enhances taste.
04 - Do not overcook the chicken; remove once the pieces are golden on the surface for the juiciest results.
05 - Red pepper flakes may be increased or omitted to tailor spiciness.
06 - Finish with fresh herbs for brightness and vibrant color.

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