Description
Creamy Marry Me Pasta is a luscious, comforting dish featuring tender diced chicken cooked to golden perfection and tossed in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce with juicy cherry tomatoes. This quick and easy pasta recipe is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner, combining simple ingredients to create a restaurant-quality meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine or pasta of choice and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Cook the chicken: Season the diced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
- Combine chicken and tomatoes: Add the cherry tomatoes and the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Let the mixture simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the tomatoes to soften slightly.
- Toss the pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it thoroughly to coat every strand in the rich, creamy sauce until well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Transfer the creamy Marry Me Pasta to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting, flavorful meal!
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer a little longer before adding the pasta.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the sauce will be less rich.
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce for a slight kick.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese enhances the sauce more than pre-grated varieties.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
