Description
This creamy and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a comforting and savory dish, perfect for a romantic dinner. Tender chicken breasts, garlic, Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes come together in a rich, smooth cream sauce, served over fettuccine pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the diced chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can use any pasta you prefer, like penne, spaghetti, or rigatoni.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a bit of spice, if desired.
- For extra richness, you can substitute half of the chicken broth with more heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes