30-Minute Marry Me Chicken Pasta - One-Pan Family Dinner
A creamy tomato-studded pasta with tender chicken and fresh basil, ready in 30 minutes as a fast weeknight dinner. Uses pantry staples and one heavy-duty pan, delivering rich flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried pasta of choice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3-4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon butter (unsalted preferred)
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular if preferred)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook onion 3 minutes, then add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 1 minute more.
- Add chicken pieces to the pan, season with black pepper and salt, and cook 5-7 minutes until browned and almost cooked through.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and heavy cream. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the pan; stir to coat. Toss with half the basil and Parmesan (add more to taste).
- Transfer to oven-proof dish or into heated pot. Garnish with remaining basil and serve with extra Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
For halal option, use halal-certified parmesan; alternative: nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan-style seasoning
Use thighs instead of breast for more moisture if needed
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil can be drained to reduce fat
Leftovers keep in fridge 3 days
Use thighs instead of breast for more moisture if needed
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil can be drained to reduce fat
Leftovers keep in fridge 3 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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