Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich, creamy, and flavorful Italian-American dish, perfect for romantic dinners and special occasions. Made with tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, letting it simmer in the sauce for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add it to the skillet.
- Toss the pasta in the creamy sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg