Marry Me Chicken Pasta

• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts

Salt and black pepper (to taste)

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic (minced)

¾ cup chicken broth

⅔ cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried oregano

⅓ teaspoon chili flakes (to taste)

⅓ cup Parmesan (grated)

¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped (plus a little oil from the jar)

12 oz penne pasta (cooked al dente)

Directions

Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 8–10 minutes per side until golden, then remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté garlic in a splash of sun-dried tomato oil for 30 seconds. Stir in cream, broth, tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano, Parmesan, and chili flakes until smooth.

Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, cover, and simmer 10 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.

Stir in penne pasta, tossing to coat. Garnish with basil or parsley. Serve hot.