This creamy, savory, and slightly tangy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the perfect dish to impress your loved ones. With tender chicken, a rich and velvety cream sauce, and a blend of Italian herbs, this recipe has all the right flavors to make anyone fall in love. Serve it with your favorite pasta for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 8 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return it to the skillet. Add the pasta and toss everything together to coat with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Time and Servings
- Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
Variations
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or a milk alternative.
- Add some spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Use any pasta you like, such as penne or spaghetti.
FAQs
- Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes, chicken thighs work well in this recipe and are even more flavorful. - Can I make this dish ahead of time?
While it’s best fresh, you can prepare the sauce and chicken in advance. Store separately in the fridge and reheat before serving. - Is this recipe gluten-free?
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and ensure your broth and other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop/Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Description
This creamy, savory, and slightly tangy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the perfect dish to impress your loved ones. With tender chicken, a rich and velvety cream sauce, and a blend of Italian herbs, this recipe has all the right flavors to make anyone fall in love. Serve it with your favorite pasta for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 8 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return it to the skillet. Add the pasta and toss everything together to coat with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or a milk alternative.
- Add some spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Use any pasta you like, such as penne or spaghetti.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg