Rich Creamy Marry Me Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken and pasta tossed in a luscious creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with a hint of Italian herbs.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Seasonings

02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Black pepper, to taste
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - Red pepper flakes, optional

→ Oils and Fats

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Liquids

10 - 240 milliliters chicken broth
11 - 240 milliliters heavy cream

→ Cheese

12 - 60 grams grated Parmesan cheese

→ Produce

13 - 120 grams sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
14 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

→ Pasta

15 - 450 grams farfalle (bowtie) pasta

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 1-2 minutes to release their flavor.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
06 - Meanwhile, cook farfalle pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
07 - Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return to the skillet. Let it simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
08 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly until all pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
09 - Finish with fresh basil leaves and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C for safety.
02 - For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
03 - Enhance nutrition by adding spinach or mushrooms during the sauce preparation.
04 - Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your preferred level of heat.

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