Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy and indulgent dish that combines tender chicken with pasta in a rich sauce, perfect for impressing your loved ones during a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach or sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop garlic and measure spices.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Flip the chicken.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant.
- Temporarily remove chicken and pour in heavy cream, scraping browned bits from the pan for added flavor.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta and spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Stir gently until heated through (2-3 minutes).
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg