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Creamy Chicken Pasta

Indulge in Creamy Chicken Pasta That Will Steal Your Heart

This Creamy Chicken Pasta combines Italian flavors for an easy, romantic dinner option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 700

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 lb fettuccine or other pasta
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute avocado oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Large Pot
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Marry Me Chicken Pasta
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, sauté chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add more butter and oil, then sauté chopped onion until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add sun-dried tomatoes, remaining seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Deglaze with chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Add Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, reserve pasta water, then drain.
  9. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce and cooked chicken, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
  10. Finish with fresh basil and serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 50gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safety. Customize with different vegetables or spices if desired.

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