Description
Indulge in the romance of our marry me chicken pasta recipe, where tender chicken and a creamy garlic sauce embrace al dente pasta for a dish that promises to impress. This delightful meal is perfect for date nights or cozy dinners at home, transforming simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience. With vibrant flavors and a touch of elegance, this recipe is bound to sweep anyone off their feet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (dried basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, add soy sauce and Italian herbs. Simmer and stir occasionally for about five minutes until thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with the creamy sauce and Parmesan cheese.
- Slice the chicken into strips and fold into the pasta mixture. Serve garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 275g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg