Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)

Creamy chicken and penne in a rich parmesan sun-dried tomato sauce that's guaranteed to impress anyone who tastes it.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Pasta

01 - 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
02 - 285 g penne pasta
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Sauce

06 - 3 tablespoons butter
07 - 2 teaspoons minced garlic
08 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
09 - 480 ml chicken broth
10 - 240 ml heavy cream
11 - 100 g grated parmesan cheese
12 - 1 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes
13 - 1 teaspoon paprika
14 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
15 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Prepare penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Cut chicken into 2.5 cm bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through.
04 - Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and reserve for later use.
05 - Using the same skillet, melt butter. Once melted, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add flour and stir to create a paste.
06 - Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese until smooth.
07 - Stir in drained sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
08 - Allow sauce to simmer for a few minutes until it reaches desired thickness.
09 - Return chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Stir thoroughly to coat everything in the sauce.
10 - Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and additional parmesan cheese before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This dish combines the popular 'Marry Me Chicken' with pasta for a complete meal.
02 - The penne pasta holds the sauce perfectly for maximum flavor in each bite.

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