Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a dish that marries flavors and comfort. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce, complemented by fresh spinach and Parmesan. This delightful pasta dish is perfect for date nights or cozy weeknights, ensuring every bite feels like a loving embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, chop garlic finely, and season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add heavy cream and stir gently.
- Once simmering, whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add spinach until wilted.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Slice chicken and serve over pasta, garnished with extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg