Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is creamy, flavorful, and loaded with tender chicken and pasta in a rich garlic-parmesan sauce. A romantic and easy dinner that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add to the sauce.
- Slice chicken and place on top of the pasta. Toss gently to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach to the sauce. Can also sprinkle additional Parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with chicken and pasta
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: marry me chicken, creamy chicken pasta, easy chicken pasta recipe, romantic dinner