Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a dreamy, creamy dish that beautifully combines tender chicken and fresh herbs, perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Mince the garlic and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Create the sauce: In the same skillet, lower heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Then pour in heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Add flavor: Stir in lemon juice and Italian seasoning; let the sauce simmer gently until slightly thickened. Add Parmesan cheese to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Combine spinach & chicken: Add fresh spinach to the sauce until wilted, then return cooked chicken to the skillet for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Mix in pasta: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
Notes
- For added color and flavor, consider mixing in sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
- Use dairy-free alternatives if necessary for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 155mg