Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delicious and romantic dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta, perfect for impressing your loved one.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then add to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, mixing it with the sauce.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta, romantic dinner, Italian pasta dish