Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a savory garlic-Parmesan sauce. It's perfect for both romantic dinners and comforting weeknight meals.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
- Tongs
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Pasta
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
Creamy Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach optional
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- If using spinach, add it to the sauce and stir until wilted.
- Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and let it warm in the sauce.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix everything together until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.