Description
Indulge in the romantic flavors of Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a creamy, comforting dish that transforms any dinner into a memorable occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning for flavor enhancement
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic and slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add Garlic & Spinach: Stir in minced garlic and spinach; cook until spinach wilts (1-2 minutes).
- 4. Make the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and slightly thickened.
- 5. Cook Pasta: In boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
- 6. Combine & Serve: Mix cooked pasta with the creamy chicken sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg