Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Creamy, rich, and ready in under 30 minutes — this Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines juicy seared chicken, fusilli pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan in one irresistible skillet dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced thin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ pound 225g fusilli pasta
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken on both sides until golden; remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and cream, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in fusilli pasta and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken to the pan, add parmesan, and cook until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve warm.
Notes
Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor. Substitute chicken thighs if preferred. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of cream or broth to restore texture.