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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish with chicken that's perfect for a special dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta Use any preferred pasta shape
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated Extra for garnish if desired
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil For cooking
  • Fresh parsley for garnish Chopped, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
  3. Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet.
  4. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Customize with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variation.