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Halal Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe - Creamy Sun Dried Tomato & Parmesan Sauce

This viral one-pan dinner features tender chicken breast pieces in a rich, creamy sun dried tomato and Parmesan sauce that's 100% halal-compliant. Perfect for date nights or special occasions, the recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with restaurant-quality comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb halal-certified chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz pasta of your choice (penne, fettuccine, or linguine work well)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream (halal-certified)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (halal-certified)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, stirring for another minute. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil leaves and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. For extra kick, add red pepper flakes to taste.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better browning. Use reserved pasta water to help sauce cling to pasta. Cook garlic just until fragrant for maximum flavor without bitterness.