Marry Me Chicken Pasta: An Indulgent Twist for Dinner Tonight
A delightful and indulgent dish that will leave you wondering why you haven’t made it before.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced chicken breast and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and toss to combine everything evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side salad.
- Feel free to add more vegetables or substitute the chicken with shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, chicken pasta, indulgent dinner