Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Viral Marry Me chicken meets pasta! Creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, tender chicken, and Parmesan tossed with penne. Romantic dinner ready in 30 minutes.
The viral “Marry Me” chicken gets a pasta upgrade. Tender chicken thighs in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce tossed with your favorite pasta. Rich, romantic, and ready in 30 minutes – this one might actually earn a proposal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano. Sear in olive oil 5-6 min/side. Remove.
- In same pan, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in cream and broth. Simmer 3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted. Slice chicken, add to sauce.
- Toss pasta in sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Garnish with basil.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4