Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that will tantalize your taste buds. This delightful dish features tender chicken cooked in a creamy garlic sauce, served over perfectly al dente pasta. With rich flavors and a mouthwatering aroma, it’s perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings. Whether you’re entertaining or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress and may even inspire proposals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and measuring out the other components.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
- Remove chicken from the skillet; add minced garlic and dried herbs to the pan. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the skillet. Let simmer, then stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, adding cooked pasta; toss until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg