Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines succulent chicken with perfectly cooked pasta in a rich garlic and Parmesan sauce. This enchanting recipe is ideal for both romantic dinners and cozy family gatherings, promising to delight with every bite. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a meal that feels gourmet without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta of choice (fettuccine or penne recommended)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: dice garlic and chop any herbs you are using.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear each side until golden brown (about five minutes per side), then remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté garlic until fragrant (about one minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth while stirring gently. Add dried herbs and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain (reserve some pasta water) and toss into the sauce with Parmesan cheese.
- Slice cooked chicken and nestle it atop the pasta before serving. Drizzle with any remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg