Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is coated in a creamy, cheesy sun-dried tomato sauce topped with slices of tender, juicy seasoned chicken breasts. I can't guarantee a proposal after serving this pasta, but everyone will love you for making it, it is so delicious!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 607kcal
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup (about 8 whole) sun-dried tomatoes, softened in hot water, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 g) chicken broth
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- ½ package (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- To a large pot of salted boiling water, add pasta. Cook al dente according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes).
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the rest. Set aside.
Chicken
- Season chicken evenly with paprika, onion powder, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper.
- To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the chicken. Cook 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate; tent to keep warm.
Sauce
- To the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, add onions and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until softened (about 3-5 minutes). Add garlic. Cook one more minute.
- Add chicken broth. Using a spatula, stir to break up any browned bits in the pan.
- Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, parmesan, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until all cheeses are melted and combined. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached. (I added ½ cup.)
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Slice chicken. Set chicken on top of the pasta.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 607kcal