Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta seduces taste buds with its irresistible blend of sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and tender chicken in a luscious cream sauce. Rich flavors and romantic charm promise to win hearts at first bite, ensuring you’ll want seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Pasta and Tomatoes:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine or your favorite pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Generously coat chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, then sear until golden brown and fully cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes per side.
- Pour heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet, then fold in Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and halved cherry tomatoes, allowing the mixture to gently bubble and meld flavors for 5-7 minutes.
- Simultaneously prepare pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- Transfer cooked pasta directly into the creamy sauce, carefully folding and coating each strand to ensure even distribution of the rich, savory mixture.
- Allow pasta to absorb the sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes over low heat, creating a luxurious and cohesive dish.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish that enhances the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and faster preparation.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Adjust cream sauce thickness by adding more chicken broth if too thick or simmering longer if too thin.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter version, though sauce will be less rich.
- Fresh herbs like basil can replace parsley for a different flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make the dish celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- For a vegetarian twist, replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms or plant-based chicken alternatives.
- Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for maximum flavor and smoother sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg