Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A creamy pasta dish made with tender chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and a rich sauce , finished with parmesan and ricotta cheese.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 663kcal
Cost: $$
Equipment
- Large skillet or saute pan For searing chicken and building the sauce
- Large pot For boiling pasta
- Strainer For draining pasta
- Tongs For flipping chicken
- Cutting board For slicing chicken
- Chef knife For chopping aromatics
- Measuring cups and spoons For accurate amounts
Ingredients
- 10 oz chicken breast
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb bow tie pasta
- 250 ml Nestle All Purpose Cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 piece onion minced
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the chicken by mixing a pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Rub the mixture on the chicken breast until evenly coated.10 oz chicken breast, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sprinkle paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder into the oil to bloom briefly. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a board and rest, then slice.1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp olive oil
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta until tender. Reserve one cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.1 lb bow tie pasta
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and onion, cooking until soft and fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook until the color deepens.2 tbsp butter, 5 cloves garlic, 1 piece onion, 3 tbsp tomato paste
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer. Add chili flakes, cherry tomatoes, and sun dried tomatoes. Reduce the heat and stir in Nestle All Purpose Cream. Add parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and dried oregano. Stir gently until smooth and creamy.1/4 tsp chili flakes, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, 250 ml Nestle All Purpose Cream, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 cups chicken broth
- Return the sliced chicken to the pan and add the cooked pasta. Toss to coat. If needed, loosen the sauce with a splash of reserved pasta water. Serve warm with extra parmesan on top.1 lb bow tie pasta, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Adjust heat with more chili flakes if preferred.
- Add small amounts of pasta water to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Quality sun dried tomatoes give better flavor and color.
Nutrition
Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1004mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1385IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 3mg