Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, irresistible dish that combines tender chicken and al dente pasta enveloped in a rich garlic and herb sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- ? tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop garlic finely and gather all ingredients.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear each side until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic; saut? for about one minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, then add oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet; simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through. Add drained pasta and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Plate the dish, top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg