Description
The Best Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken and creamy sauce with your choice of pasta, creating a romantic meal perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home. This easy-to-make recipe features rich flavors and comforting textures that are bound to impress your loved ones. With minimal ingredients and a quick preparation time, it’s the ultimate comfort food that might just lead to a proposal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the seasoned chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and dried herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine pasta with the sauce, adding reserved water as needed for creaminess. Top with freshly grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg