Description
This delicious Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the perfect meal to impress your loved ones with its rich flavors and creamy sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet; cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside to rest.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Add Italian seasoning and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, slice it, and stir with the sauce.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and mix until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a light salad or garlic bread.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg