Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, dreamy dish that combines tender chicken, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious sauce. Perfect for date nights or family gatherings, this recipe promises to impress with its rich flavors and stunning presentation. Each forkful is a delightful experience that will leave everyone begging for the secret behind your culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz pasta of choice (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine while scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and mix in the grated parmesan until melted.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and toss into the skillet with the creamy sauce.
- Slice the chicken and place it on top of your pasta dish. Garnish with additional parmesan as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg