Description
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy delight of Marry Me Chicken Pasta: The Ultimate Recipe for Romance. This dish combines tender chicken with fettuccine pasta enveloped in a rich sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce that will surely win hearts! Perfect for date nights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also offers a flavorful experience that’s both comforting and luxurious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt (plus more for seasoning pasta water)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 tablespoons Butter (divided)
- 2 medium Shallots, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated (plus more for serving)
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (5–7 minutes). Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Sauté shallots for 3–5 minutes; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth; simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet; season to taste and simmer to meld flavors.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce and chicken in the skillet; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg