Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a romantic and creamy dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich garlic and herb-infused sauce, all tossed with your favorite pasta. This enchanting recipe is perfect for date nights or family gatherings, promising to impress everyone at the table. With its delightful flavors and beautiful presentation, you’ll find yourself making this dish time and time again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and gathering all items needed.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat slightly; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking to combine; let simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Fold cooked pasta into the creamy sauce along with spinach and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg