Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Pasta

01 - 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 10 ounces penne pasta
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon pepper
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Sauce

06 - 3 tablespoons butter
07 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
08 - 3 tablespoons flour
09 - 2 cups chicken broth
10 - 1 cup heavy cream
11 - 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
12 - 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
13 - 1 teaspoon paprika
14 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
15 - Fresh basil for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Cut the boneless skinless chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, add the chicken, and cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the flour to form a paste, then whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning, and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
04 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the prepared pasta. Stir to coat evenly in the sauce.
05 - Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan cheese before serving.