Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, savory pasta dish with golden-seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cream sauce. Elegant yet easy, it’s perfect for date night or a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat slightly and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute more.
- Pour in cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
- Slice chicken and return to skillet along with spinach and cooked pasta. Toss gently to coat in sauce.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Cook 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Use penne, rotini, or tagliatelle if fettuccine isn’t available.
- Add mushrooms or roasted red peppers for extra veggies.
- Lighten it up with half-and-half instead of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
