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One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4

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
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 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 season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Mince the garlic cloves and chop the sun-dried tomatoes if not pre-chopped.
  3. Grate the Parmesan cheese and chop fresh basil leaves for garnish.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes to the pot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, add the penne pasta and sun-dried tomatoes, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
Finishing
  1. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing well until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.