Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a romantic dish that combines tender chicken and a rich, creamy sauce with pasta for an unforgettable dining experience. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for date nights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, every bite will leave you and your loved ones wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil and oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Mince the garlic and rinse the spinach.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté for about one minute. Then pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and dried herbs until combined into a creamy sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta and spinach. Toss everything until well coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot on plates or bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg