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Irresistible Marry Me Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream

Seared chicken and pasta tossed in a rich sun-dried tomato parmesan cream sauce, finished with fresh basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 700
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

12 oz penne
2 large chicken breasts, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Fresh basil, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot for boiling pasta
  • 1 Large deep skillet
  • pair of tongs

Method
 

Boil penne al dente; reserve pasta water.
    Sear seasoned chicken strips until golden; set aside.
      Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in butter.
        Add broth and cream; simmer until thickened.
          Melt in parmesan and stir in red pepper flakes.
            Toss in pasta, coating fully in the sauce.
              Return chicken to the pan; toss and warm through.
                Garnish with basil and serve immediately.