Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful ingredients, perfect for impressing loved ones.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 2 large (about 500g)
- Pasta: 300g of fettuccine or penne
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup (240ml)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, grated
- Fresh Spinach: 2 cups
- Fresh Basil: 1/4 cup, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, then add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add fresh spinach and basil to the sauce, allowing the spinach to wilt.
- Slice the seared chicken and combine it with the cooked pasta and sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra basil and parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Pair with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Consider wine pairings like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.
- Customize with additional vegetables or herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, creamy pasta, chicken pasta, Italian recipe