Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken and fettuccine pasta in a rich, creamy sauce. This recipe transforms weeknight dinners into romantic occasions with its luscious flavors and inviting aroma. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this pasta dish is sure to win hearts and tantalize taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked fettuccine and spinach to the sauce, stirring until the spinach wilts (about 2-3 minutes).
- Finish by stirring in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg