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One-Pot Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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Make a rich and creamy chicken pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese in a single pot for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces dried pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the same pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the dried pasta.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and the cooked chicken. Heat through for 2 minutes.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil.

Notes

  • You can substitute rotisserie chicken for fresh chicken; add it in step 7 with the heavy cream.
  • For a tangier flavor, use the oil packed with the sun-dried tomatoes instead of olive oil for sautéing.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more broth or cream until you reach your desired consistency.

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