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Marry Me Chicken with Pasta

A delicious and creamy chicken dish served over pasta, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
Pasta
  • 12 ounces penne pasta or any pasta of choice
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  2. Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, thyme, and basil. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine
  1. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is best served immediately, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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