Description

This indulgent yet easy-to-make pasta dish features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for romantic dinners or comforting weeknight meals, it’s a flavorful blend of elegance and cozy charm that wins hearts at first bite.

Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or cubed
300g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
½ cup chicken broth

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic in remaining oil until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and chili flakes; cook 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Add parmesan and stir until melted. Loosen sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
Return chicken to skillet, add pasta, and toss until well coated. Serve garnished with fresh herbs and extra parmesan.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms or tofu.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American-Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 650
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 32 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg

Keywords: Marry Me Pasta, creamy chicken pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta, easy date night pasta, parmesan cream sauce