Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a romantic dish that elevates any dinner into a special occasion. With tender chicken bathed in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds. Perfect for date nights or cozy family dinners, it’s quick to prepare and offers endless customization options. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this flavorful pasta that may just inspire a proposal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic when the chicken is nearly cooked through; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Lower heat to medium-low and pour in heavy cream. Stir gently as it thickens; then mix in grated Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine drained pasta with the creamy chicken mixture; add lemon juice if desired, stirring gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg