Marry Me Chicken Pasta
A delightful dish with creamy sauce, tender chicken, and al dente pasta that’s perfect for special occasions or busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless
- 8 ounces Pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan until melted, adjusting seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to your liking.
- Toss in the fresh spinach and let it wilt.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well to coat.
- Add the drained pasta and stir everything together thoroughly.
- Plate the pasta generously and consider adding a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and a dash of red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil and spices before cooking. Use frozen spinach if fresh is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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