Description
This Easy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe is a creamy, savory, and utterly delicious dish that combines tender chicken and pasta in a rich, garlic and herb-infused sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner at home, it’s both simple to make and impressively satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half for a lighter version)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fettuccine, penne)
- Optional: mushrooms or tofu for a vegetarian version, fresh herbs, splash of white wine
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for a minute. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and sauce is creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, adding cooked pasta. Toss until well coated.
- Serve with additional Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with mushrooms or tofu.
- Enhance flavor with different herbs or a splash of white wine.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat with a bit of stock.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving, approximate
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g (with heavy cream; less if using half and half)
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg