Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a luscious, creamy dish that combines tender chicken and fettuccine in a rich sauce that’s sure to impress. Perfect for date nights or cozy dinners with friends, this easy-to-make recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a delightful culinary experience. With every bite, the flavors will have you swooning and asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Mince garlic and measure out pasta.
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook each side until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic & spinach: Remove chicken from the pan; add garlic until fragrant, then stir in spinach until wilted.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Return chicken to skillet to absorb flavors.
- Toss everything together: Add cooked pasta to the skillet; mix until coated in sauce. Simmer briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 71g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg