Description
Indulge in Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for date nights or special occasions. With every bite, it promises romance and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Mince garlic and boil water for pasta.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in spinach until wilted, then mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Toss to coat well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian seasoning before cooking. - Swap proteins by using shrimp or tofu instead of chicken. - Enhance with vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for extra nutrition.