Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, delicious dish that’s sure to impress! With tender chicken and flavorful sauce, it’s perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and spinach; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; bring to a gentle simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and combine with the sauce in the skillet.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute spinach with kale or incorporate sun-dried tomatoes. - To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta options.