Description
So this pasta dish is based on that famous “Marry Me Chicken” that’s all over the internet. The story goes that it’s so ridiculously good that after one bite, your date will propose on the spot. Now, I can’t guarantee marriage proposals, but I CAN guarantee everyone’s going to ask for seconds. It’s basically chicken in this absurdly delicious sun-dried tomato cream sauce with that perfect hint of heat, all tossed with pasta. I’ve been making this for years, and it’s my go-to when I need to impress someone without spending all day in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large ones)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper (be generous!)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (the good stuff if you’ve got it)
- 3 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted, whatever’s in your fridge)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or more, I won’t judge)
For the Magical Sauce:
- 3/4 cup chicken broth (low sodium so you can control the salt)
- 1 cup heavy cream (diet food this is not)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped (save a little of that oil!)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (not the stuff in the green can, please)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you like heat, less if you’re a wimp)
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme (dried is fine)
- 1 tablespoon of that reserved sun-dried tomato oil (secret flavor bomb)
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (I like penne or fettuccine, but whatever floats your boat)
- More Parmesan for serving (obviously)
- Fresh basil leaves, torn (makes it look fancy)
- Extra red pepper flakes for the heat-seekers