Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a quick and creamy dish perfect for impressing your loved ones, combining tender chicken, pasta, and a rich sauce in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 pound of your favorite pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in the Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then toss in the sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach.
- Combine: Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet with the sauce. Let everything simmer together for about 3-5 minutes.
- Toss the Pasta: Finally, add the cooked pasta into the skillet and stir until everything is well coated.
- Serve Up the Love: Garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh basil, then enjoy!
Notes
Don’t skip the seasoning! A little salt and pepper can elevate the flavors. For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with mushrooms or zucchini slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner, Italian recipe