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Marry me chicken penne

Marry Me Chicken Penne

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped (reserve 2 tablespoons oil)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high; season chicken with salt and pepper. Add; cook 6-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  2. Add garlic, tomatoes with their oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper flakes; cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in broth and cream; add dry penne and boil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce reduced and thickened, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan until melted. Top with basil; serve immediately.