Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 8 oz dried pasta of choice
02 - 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
03 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

→ For the Sauce

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon butter
06 - 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
07 - 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

→ Seasonings

10 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper

→ For Garnish

16 - Fresh basil leaves

# Instructions:

01 - Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
03 - Add butter and chicken, season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, simmer until sauce thickens.
05 - Add sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta, toss to coat evenly. Garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream
02 - Adjust seasonings to taste
03 - Best served immediately while sauce is creamy