Description
Creamy Marry Me Pasta is a luscious, comforting dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a flavorful garlic and Parmesan cream sauce, tossed with perfectly al dente fettuccine and fresh cherry tomatoes. This easy-to-make skillet recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet straightforward.
Ingredients
Scale
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 & Garnish
- 8 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Season and cook the chicken: Season diced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the cream sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add tomatoes and chicken: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and the cooked chicken to the sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Toss pasta with sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top and serve the pasta warm for a delightful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it may be less rich.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Cherry tomatoes add a fresh burst; feel free to substitute with sun-dried tomatoes for a different twist.
- Garnishing with parsley adds color and subtle freshness but can be omitted if unavailable.
- For a gluten-free version, swap pasta with a gluten-free alternative.
