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The Best Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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Discover the ultimate Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe that delivers creamy, savory perfection. This easy dish is guaranteed to impress and become your new favorite.

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
– 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1 pound penne pasta
– Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour.
2. Cook the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and saute garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
4. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
6. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
7. Slice chicken. Toss pasta and chicken with the sauce. Garnish with basil.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and plant-based butter.

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