Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a romantic and delectable dish that combines tender chicken with creamy pasta in a rich sauce. Infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh garlic, this easy-to-make meal is perfect for impressing your loved ones on date nights or special gatherings. Each bite offers a delightful experience that tantalizes the taste buds, creating lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta; toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 160mg