Marry Me Chicken Pasta – Creamy, Delicious & Easy Weeknight Meal
A quick and impressive weeknight meal featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This easy recipe combines rich flavors and textures for a satisfying dish in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, sauté chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper until golden (5-7 min). Remove chicken.
- Add more olive oil if needed, then sauté garlic until fragrant (1 min).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir, bring to simmer, and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Mix thoroughly.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor
Add red pepper flakes for heat
Customize pasta shape as desired
Enhance richness by adding cream cheese to the sauce
Add red pepper flakes for heat
Customize pasta shape as desired
Enhance richness by adding cream cheese to the sauce