Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
Marry me chicken pasta is more than just a dish; it's a love letter crafted in the kitchen. Originating from a whimsical tale where a single meal could lead to a marriage proposal, this creamy, savory pasta has captured hearts and appetites.
Ingredients
Chicken Pasta
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Chicken Pasta
- Prepare the pasta as directed on its packaging. Once cooked, drain and keep it aside as you get the chicken and sauce ready.
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized chunks, about 1 inch each, and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm the olive oil in a sizable skillet over a medium-high flame. Place the chicken in the skillet and sauté for 6-8 minutes until it's fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Move the cooked chicken onto a dish and put it aside as you proceed to create the sauce.
Sauce
- Go back to the skillet and melt the butter in it. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until it emits a fragrant aroma. Mix in the flour to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
- Incorporate the drained sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning into the mixture. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to allow it to thicken.
- Add the previously cooked chicken and pasta back into the skillet, mixing well to ensure both are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Finish by sprinkling chopped basil leaves and extra parmesan cheese on top as garnish.
