Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This simple yet delectable pasta recipe incorporates everything you know and love about that creamy, tuscan chicken dish, with a big bowl of pasta noodles!
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless & diced into cubes)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (micned )
- 1 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved )
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated )
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped )
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped )
- 8 oz dry fettuccine pasta
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Add them to a bowl and season with garlic powder, salt, & pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes each side. Remove from the skillet when cooked through and browned then set aside.
- Boil water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While that cooks, add the garlic, oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to the skillet and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until soft.
- Add heavy cream and stir until it comes to a simmer. Add fresh parmesan and stir until smooth. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and stir.
- Add the chicken back in, then drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat the chicken and pasta in the sauce. Serve and garnish with extra fresh basil and parmesan.
Notes
Storage - You can store the leftover Marry Me Chicken Pasta in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or you can store it in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 689kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 40gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 667mgPotassium: 971mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1448IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 3mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.