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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Seared chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce tossed with penne pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook. Boil penne until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Sear. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and rest.
  3. Build. Saute garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute. Add broth, cream, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Combine. Stir in parmesan until melted. Add penne and toss. Use pasta water to loosen if needed.
  5. Serve. Slice chicken, place on top. Garnish with basil and extra parmesan.

Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness for even cooking.
Save pasta water to help the sauce cling to the noodles.