Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe: A Dish to Win Hearts!
This creamy, flavorful pasta dish combines tender chicken, savory spices, and a luscious sauce that dances on your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, it’s sure to impress anyone who tries it!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Italian seasoning
- Chicken broth
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest and set the pasta aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Create the Sauce: In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add a bit more olive oil if needed. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Add Cream and Spinach: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the fresh spinach and let it wilt, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together, adding some reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Finish with Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and incorporate into the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or Italian seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil if desired. Enjoy your Marry Me Chicken Pasta!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian herbs for a few hours before cooking. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition and color. If you enjoy a bit of heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.