Description
Creamy Marry Me Pasta is a luscious and flavorful dish combining tender chicken breast, a rich creamy sauce with Parmesan cheese and garlic, and fresh cherry tomatoes, all tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine. This comforting pasta recipe is easy to make in about 30 minutes and is sure to captivate hearts with its indulgent taste and inviting texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Produce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pantry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 8 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season diced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cooked chicken back into the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Toss the Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat the noodles evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm, enjoying the rich and savory taste.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Cherry tomatoes can be replaced with sun-dried tomatoes for deeper flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad and garlic bread.
