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Chicken Marry Me Pasta Bake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Pasta
  • 1 chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and black pepper to taste
For the Creamy Sauce
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • red pepper flakes optional
  • fresh basil optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water until just al dente, then drain well and set it aside.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken into even bite-sized pieces and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through, then transfer it to a plate.
  4. Cook the garlic and tomatoes: Lower the heat, cook the minced garlic briefly, then stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and warm them through.
  5. Make the sauce: Add chicken broth and heavy cream, scrape up the browned bits, and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Add Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth, adding red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Combine: Return the chicken and pasta to the skillet and stir until everything is evenly coated in sauce.
  8. Top and bake: Cover the pasta with shredded mozzarella and bake at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes until bubbling and melted.
  9. Brown and rest: Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if desired, then let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.