Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A comforting dish of juicy chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy parmesan sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts Choose plump, juicy chicken for best results.
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) Don't grab the ones in oil unless you want an overly oily sauce.
- 1 cup heavy cream Consider substituting half-and-half for a lighter version.
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated) Grate your own if possible for better flavor.
- 2 cups pasta of your choice Penne or fettuccine works well; check cooking time.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin olive oil is recommended.
- to taste salt Essential for elevating flavors.
- to taste pepper Essential for elevating flavors.
- 1 bunch fresh basil For garnish, adds freshness to the dish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; brown on both sides, then set aside.
- In the same pan, cook sun-dried tomatoes for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
- Add grated parmesan cheese, and stir until smooth.
- Cook pasta as per package instructions, drain, and combine with sauce.
- Slice cooked chicken and arrange on top of pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
This dish is customizable; you can switch out the pasta, try different types of cheeses, or toss in some extra veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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