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The Best Recipe for Marry Me Chicken Pasta – Creamy, Dreamy, and Unforgettable!

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  • Author: Vergie Hough

Ingredients

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Serves 4–6

For the Chicken:

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally (makes 4 thin cutlets)

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Pasta:

  • 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni work great)

  • Reserved pasta water (optional, for thinning sauce)

  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

  • Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  • Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Marry Me Sauce

  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add a touch more oil if needed.

  • Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits.

  • Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano.

  • Let simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4: Combine

  • Slice or return whole chicken breasts to the sauce and simmer for another 2 minutes to warm through.

  • Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until coated. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if sauce is too thick.

Step 5: Serve

  • Plate pasta and top with chicken.

  • Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

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