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Ultimate Creamy One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Ready in 30 Minutes)

Close-up of Marry Me Chicken Pasta featuring chunks of chicken and sun-dried tomatoes coated in a creamy sauce over fusilli pasta.
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Make this restaurant-style Marry Me Chicken Pasta in one pot for minimal cleanup. You get tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce, ready fast enough for any weeknight.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces dry pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 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 Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 4 to 5 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, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add the dry pasta to the skillet. Stir well, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is nearly tender.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and return the cooked chicken to the pot. Continue to simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, let the pasta simmer uncovered for the last few minutes, allowing more liquid to evaporate.
  • If you do not have heavy cream, you can substitute with half-and-half, but the sauce will be slightly thinner.
  • This dish tastes great with rotisserie chicken if you want to skip the initial searing step.

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