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Delicious Marry Me Chicken Pasta served for an easy dinner

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy sauce and pasta, perfect for dinner or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz rigatoni pasta You can substitute with penne or fettuccine.
For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing.
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can use a lighter alternative if desired.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Or substitute with mozzarella.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  2. Add diced chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine.
  5. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce thickens.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Toss the cooked rigatoni in the sauce until well coated.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, use a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of cream or water to prevent drying out.