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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Delicious Marry Me Chicken Pasta that is sure to impress your loved ones with its creamy sauce and rich flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 590

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 breasts boneless, skinless chicken approx. 1.5 lbs
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Pasta Ingredients
  • 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and measuring out the other components.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
  3. Remove chicken from the skillet; add minced garlic and dried herbs to the pan. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the skillet. Let simmer, then stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, adding cooked pasta; toss until well combined and heated through.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 36g

Notes

This versatile recipe works beautifully for weeknight dinners, meal prep, special occasions, or even outdoor entertaining sessions.

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