Here’s a creamy, flavorful recipe for Marry Me Chicken Pasta — the dish got its name because it’s so delicious it might just inspire a proposal! 🍝🥰
🥘 Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 2–3 chicken breasts, sliced or cubed
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried basil/oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sauté chicken for 5–7 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make Creamy Sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Chicken & Pasta
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Serve immediately with garlic bread or a side salad.
🌟 Tips
- Extra flavor: Sear chicken in butter for richer taste.
- Vegetable boost: Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or mushrooms to the sauce.
- Make it lighter: Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
If you want, I can also give a super quick 4‑ingredient shortcut version that’s ready in under 20 minutes without losing the creamy flavor.
Do you want me to make that version?
