Marry Me Chicken Pasta

close up of chicken, sun dried tomatoes and mushroom cream sauce over spinach fettuccine

5 from 3 votes

Easy, 30 minute Marry Me Chicken Pasta - the perfect date night meal that's quick and easy enough for busy weeknights too. Tender chicken, sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. So good there just may be a proposal!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: marry me chicken, marry me chicken pasta, marry me pasta, date night, date night recipe,

Servings:

Calories: 732kcal

Equipment

large skillet

Ingredients

8 ounces dry fettuccine + 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup dry white wine sauvignon blanc OR pinot grigio recommended
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil drained
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
3 tablespoons fresh basil sliced in ribbons

Instructions

Slice or pound the chicken breasts thin then generously season on both sides with salt and pepper.
Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water then drain and set aside.
To a large skillet with deep sides, add butter and olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken to the hot skillet searing about 3 minutes per side or until golden, then remove from the skillet.
Add mushrooms and garlic and garlic to the same skillet. Saute 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are lightly brown then season with salt and pepper.
Pour the wine in the skillet scraping any browned bits from the bottom and cook 2-3 minutes letting it reduce. Add chicken stock and sun dried tomatoes (slice if they're large).
Slice chicken and add to the skillet. Simmer 3-4 minutes so they tomatoes become tender.
In a small bowl whisk parmesan cheese and flour together (this thickens the sauce). Lower heat to medium low and pour the cream, parmesan mixture and chopped parsley. Simmer a couple of minutes letting the sauce thicken. Note: if your sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon or 2 of the reserved pasta and throw the rest out.
Add the pasta to the skillet, gently tossing to coat well. Serve right away with extra parmesan cheese.

Notes

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Use a dry white wine you can enjoy with this dish like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio

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