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One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
  2. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces if not pre-chopped.
  3. Measure out the pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Gather all seasonings and prepare fresh basil for garnish.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, pasta, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked and sauce has thickened.
Finishing
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the pot, add Parmesan cheese, and stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
  2. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm through and allow cheese to melt.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.