Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavor-packed dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh spinach, all tossed with fettuccine pasta. This delightful recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its rich flavors and beautiful presentation, this dish is sure to make hearts flutter and taste buds tingle. Prepare for an unforgettable dining experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for one minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for two minutes. Deglaze with water or broth.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until combined. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about three minutes).
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, ensuring noodles are well-coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg