Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful ingredients, perfect for impressing loved ones during special occasions.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 2 large (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- Pasta: 8 oz (about 225 g)
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Fresh Spinach: 2 cups
- Fresh Basil: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, adding salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through. Slice the chicken after resting.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, adjusting with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add spinach and basil, cooking until spinach wilts. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat. Place sliced chicken on top.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan and basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk.
- Feel free to use different types of pasta or proteins like turkey or shrimp.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- 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, romantic dinner