PrintEasy One-Pot Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Create a soul-satisfying, rich, and flavorful chicken pasta dish without the stress. This one-pot recipe delivers gourmet taste using simple steps, perfect for your weeknight rotation or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 8 ounces dried pasta (penne or rotini work well)
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and garlic powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the dried pasta to the pot. Add enough water to cover the pasta by about one inch. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook according to package directions, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- When the pasta is nearly done (about 2 minutes before the suggested time), stir in the heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and the cooked chicken.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil. This recipe proves that great flavor is possible without complex meal planning.
Notes
- For a slightly spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes when you add the garlic.
- If you are interested in structured eating, look into best meal delivery services to simplify your weeknight routine, but this recipe is fast enough for any busy night.
- If you prefer a richer sauce, you can substitute half of the heavy cream with cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150