One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A delightful one-pot dish featuring tender chicken and penne pasta in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Make sure not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Once simmering, add the penne pasta. Cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with a plant-based cream and nutritional yeast for Parmesan. Adjust seasonings to taste.