Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A magical dish with rich flavors, featuring tender chicken, creamy tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain it and set it aside.
- Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add the Italian seasoning and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, mixing everything together gently until well combined.
- Serve warm, topped with fresh basil for garnish.
Notes
For added flavor, consider brining chicken breasts before cooking. You can swap in whole grain pasta or add red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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