Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful and creamy dish that transforms juicy chicken breasts into a gourmet meal in just 30 minutes. This recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a rich sauce made from heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, complemented by the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for date nights or family gatherings, this pasta dish not only delivers on flavor but may also inspire romantic gestures! Serve it alongside garlic bread or a refreshing salad for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic cloves
- Chicken broth
- Dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping garlic and cooking pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet, stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs, and let simmer until thickened.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet with cooked pasta, tossing everything together until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg