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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Delightful Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken in a creamy sauce, sure to impress and satisfy any palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Pasta
  • 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven-safe dish
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken to skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. In a bowl, combine heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, soy sauce, herbs, and black pepper. Pour over chicken.
  5. Transfer skillet or chicken mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
  7. Toss pasta with the creamy sauce from the oven and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30g

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish with shrimp or whole wheat pasta for a healthier twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently on low heat with a splash of milk or broth to revive the creamy sauce.

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