Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Jul 14, 2024 17:17:01 GMT -5
Post by Shoshanna on Jul 14, 2024 17:17:01 GMT -5
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Prep 15 minutes minutes
Cook 30 minutes minutes
Total 45 minutes minutes
Ingredients
▢ 12 ounces rigatoni pasta (or other small shaped pasta)
▢ 2 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces)
▢ salt and pepper (to taste)
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil from sun-dried tomatoes)
▢ 3 cloves garlic (minced)
▢ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
▢ ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
▢ 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
▢ 1 cup heavy cream
▢ 1 cup Parmesan cheese
▢ ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
process shots showing how to make marry me chicken pasta.
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
Plate the pasta and top with extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish.
Equipment
12" All-Clad Stainless Skillet
Notes
Adjust Spice Level: Feel free to tweak the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste. Less for milder palates, more if you love a spicy kick!
Pasta Choice Matters: While rigatoni is great for holding sauce, you can experiment with different pasta shapes like penne or fusilli.
Cheese Variations: Parmesan is classic, but don’t hesitate to try other cheeses like Pecorino Romano for a different flavor profile.
Fresh Basil is Key: For the best flavor, use fresh basil for garnishing. It adds a lovely aroma and a fresh taste.
Creamy Sauce Tip: If your sauce thickens too much upon reheating, just add a splash of milk or broth to bring back its creamy consistency.
When adding cheese to a sauce, it’s best to remove the pan from the heat and add the cheese slowly, stirring constantly. This prevents it from clumping or separating.
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Prep 15 minutes minutes
Cook 30 minutes minutes
Total 45 minutes minutes
Ingredients
▢ 12 ounces rigatoni pasta (or other small shaped pasta)
▢ 2 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces)
▢ salt and pepper (to taste)
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil from sun-dried tomatoes)
▢ 3 cloves garlic (minced)
▢ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
▢ ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
▢ 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
▢ 1 cup heavy cream
▢ 1 cup Parmesan cheese
▢ ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
process shots showing how to make marry me chicken pasta.
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
Plate the pasta and top with extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish.
Equipment
12" All-Clad Stainless Skillet
Notes
Adjust Spice Level: Feel free to tweak the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste. Less for milder palates, more if you love a spicy kick!
Pasta Choice Matters: While rigatoni is great for holding sauce, you can experiment with different pasta shapes like penne or fusilli.
Cheese Variations: Parmesan is classic, but don’t hesitate to try other cheeses like Pecorino Romano for a different flavor profile.
Fresh Basil is Key: For the best flavor, use fresh basil for garnishing. It adds a lovely aroma and a fresh taste.
Creamy Sauce Tip: If your sauce thickens too much upon reheating, just add a splash of milk or broth to bring back its creamy consistency.
When adding cheese to a sauce, it’s best to remove the pan from the heat and add the cheese slowly, stirring constantly. This prevents it from clumping or separating.
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