1. Prep and Sear the Chicken for Creamy Chicken Pasta

• Start by cutting your chicken breasts into even pieces and seasoning them generously with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
• Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add olive oil and butter, before searing the chicken on each side until golden-brown and fully cooked through – approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove it from the heat, set it aside, and repeat.

2. Create the Flavorful Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Base

• Add minced garlic to the same skillet, and saute for one more minute or until fragrant (be cautious! it burns quickly!). Take care when stirring as this step can quickly burn!
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir for another minute, letting their flavors bloom.
• Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the pan to get all those tasty browned bits. That’s where the magic happens.

3. Make the Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pasta Sauce

• Reduce the heat, add heavy cream and allow it to simmer gently before stirring in Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes silky smooth and rich in taste.
• Adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.

4. Cook the Perfect Pasta for Your Chicken Pasta Recipe

• While the sauce simmers, cook your pasta in salted boiling water. Make sure it’s al dente—it’ll finish cooking in the sauce.
• Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining, just in case your sauce needs a little thinning out.

5. Combine Chicken, Pasta, and Creamy Sauce

• Return the chicken to the skillet and nestle it back into its sauce.
• Add the cooked pasta, tossing everything together to coat the noodles in that rich, creamy sauce.
• If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.

6. Garnish and Serve Your Marry Me Chicken Pasta Dish

• Pour the pasta and chicken onto a serving dish, and top generously with parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley leaves.
• Serve with garlic bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.