Description
Marry me chicken pasta is a romantic dish that combines succulent boneless chicken breasts with a creamy garlic and herb sauce, served over your choice of pasta. This delightful meal is perfect for date nights or family gatherings, transforming any ordinary evening into an extraordinary culinary experience. With its rich flavors and beautiful presentation, it’s no wonder this dish has earned its charming name—it’s the type of meal that might just inspire love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds. Add heavy cream, soy sauce, and dried herbs; stir until combined.
- Return chicken to skillet, allowing it to simmer on low heat while cooking pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain pasta and add to the skillet with chicken and sauce; toss gently until coated.
- Serve in bowls, topped with freshly grated Parmesan and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 365g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg