Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring juicy chicken breasts and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for impressing guests or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
- Parmesan cheese, grated for serving
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set it aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant—about 1 minute.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet.
- Sauté for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, then add sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir everything together, letting it simmer for a few minutes to wilt the spinach.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet, gently combining all ingredients.
- Toss cooked pasta with the chicken and creamy sauce mixture until well coated.
- Serve hot and generously sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or balsamic vinegar. You can also use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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