Name: Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe – A Creamy, Flavorful Dinner for Two
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise); 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp paprika; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional); ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped); ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped); 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta; Salt (for boiling water)

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)

For the Pasta:

12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
Salt (for boiling water)

Instructions

Cook the Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
Cook the Pasta:
- While the sauce simmers, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Combine Everything:
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet.
- Add the drained pasta and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and stir to combine.

Serve:
- Plate the pasta, garnish with extra Parmesan and basil, and enjoy!