Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta for a Quick Family Dinner
This creamy chicken pasta dish combines tender chicken, fettuccine, and a rich sauce for a delightful family dinner. It's quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste freshly cracked black pepper
- for serving Grated Parmesan cheese
- for garnish Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked, then remove and let rest.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let simmer gently.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, cooking for 3-4 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips and return to the skillet, stirring to coat with the sauce.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine, mixing until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For an elegant presentation, serve in shallow bowls with extra cream sauce and basil.