Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a seductive blend of tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta that promises to impress. Bursting with flavor and rich in nutrients, this dish creates unforgettable moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: mince garlic and gather everything on the counter.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and seasoned chicken. Sear until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes per side).
- Add garlic: Remove chicken temporarily; sauté garlic in the same pan for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer; stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until melted.
- Add greens: Toss in spinach or sun-dried tomatoes until warmed through.
- Cook pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions; drain and mix into the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg