Description
Creamy marry me chicken pasta brings together tender chicken and a luxurious sauce that promises culinary romance. Italian-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a dish you’ll want to savor with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Flavoring and Other Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
Instructions
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until rich golden brown on both sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and reduce skillet heat to medium.
- Sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour heavy cream, chicken broth, and grated parmesan into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Simmer sauce for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken and reduce.
- Carefully return seared chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the sauce.
- Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While chicken finishes cooking, prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- Plate cooked pasta and top with chicken and generous amounts of creamy sauce.
- Finish with additional freshly grated parmesan and optional chopped herbs for garnish.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by generously seasoning chicken with a blend of salt, pepper, and optional Italian herbs for extra depth.
- Sear chicken in a hot skillet to develop a beautiful golden-brown crust, which locks in moisture and creates rich caramelized notes.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for more intense, concentrated tomato flavor that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories without compromising creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg