Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Discover the enchanting Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a delightful dish that seamlessly combines tender chicken and fettuccine pasta in a creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce. This recipe is perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions, ensuring a memorable meal that will impress your loved ones. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. In just under an hour, you can create a gourmet experience right in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 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 (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix chicken with flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Melt remaining butter in the same skillet; sauté shallots for about 3–5 minutes and add garlic for another minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, simmering for about 2–3 minutes before stirring in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Simmer briefly before incorporating fresh basil.
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- Combine pasta with the chicken sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if necessary for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and fresh basil on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg