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The Ultimate 30-Minute Creamy One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Close-up of Marry Me Chicken Pasta featuring ridged pasta, creamy sauce, chicken pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil.
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Make this restaurant-style Marry Me Chicken Pasta in one pot in under 30 minutes. You get tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces dry pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the dry pasta to the skillet. Stir well to prevent sticking.
  5. Cover the skillet and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is nearly tender, stirring occasionally. If the liquid reduces too much before the pasta is done, add a splash more broth or water.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pasta, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir everything together until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is creamy.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, let the pasta sit off the heat for 5 minutes after adding the cream and cheese.
  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer.
  • Use the oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor, but drain them well before chopping.

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