Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and vibrant spinach, making it the perfect dish for romantic dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Mince garlic and slice chicken into thinner cutlets if needed.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add garlic and spinach: Lower heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Create sauce: Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing until well-coated with sauce. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve: Plate generously and garnish with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg