Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta made with tender chicken, garlic, Parmesan, and penne in a rich Italian-inspired sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sliced chicken until golden and fully cooked, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and add minced garlic, cooking briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently as the sauce begins to simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning, stirring until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce thickens too much.
- Reheat gently to maintain the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg