Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is an enchanting dish that combines tender chicken, a luscious creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, this recipe is perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough to leave your loved ones asking for seconds, this meal could even spark a proposal at the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in a baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet; sear each side until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Transfer back to the baking dish.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and soy sauce; stir in Italian herbs. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour sauce over chicken in the baking dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and toss with the sauce once everything is done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg