Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, savory dish that combines tender chicken and fresh spinach, making it perfect for impressing loved ones on date nights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil and oregano)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Mince garlic and wash spinach.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add garlic and spinach: Once chicken is cooked through, add minced garlic and spinach. Cook until fragrant.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in heavy cream, add Parmesan cheese and dried herbs. Stir well until combined.
- Toss in pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, gently mixing everything until evenly coated with sauce.
- Serve hot: Plate your Marry Me Chicken Pasta with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a seafood twist, substitute chicken with shrimp.
- Incorporate vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg