Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that brings magic to your dinner table. Creamy and rich, this pasta recipe combines tender chicken with a luscious sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all served over your choice of pasta. Perfect for impressing guests or cozy date nights, this meal comes together quickly and effortlessly, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop garlic; slice sun-dried tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan.
- Sear chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring gently. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; let simmer to combine flavors.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in cooked fettuccine until well coated.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg