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Marry Me Chicken Pasta: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Romance Dinner

This viral marry me chicken pasta recipe features a creamy parmesan sauce, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and perfectly seared chicken all cooked in one pan. It's the ultimate comfort food that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into special occasions worthy of date nights or romantic celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Add uncooked pasta to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot for the best restaurant-style experience.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality pasta like fettuccine or linguine that holds sauce well. If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth. Properly browning the chicken and deglazing the pan creates restaurant-quality depth of flavor.