Servings
Font
Back
0 from 0 votes

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This simple yet delectable pasta recipe incorporates everything you know and love about that creamy, tuscan chicken dish, with a big bowl of pasta noodles!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 689 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless & diced into cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic micned
  • 1 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 8 oz dry fettuccine pasta

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Add them to a bowl and season with garlic powder, salt, & pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes each side. Remove from the skillet when cooked through and browned then set aside.
  3. Boil water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  4. While that cooks, add the garlic, oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to the skillet and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until soft.
  5. Add heavy cream and stir until it comes to a simmer. Add fresh parmesan and stir until smooth. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and stir.
  6. Add the chicken back in, then drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat the chicken and pasta in the sauce. Serve and garnish with extra fresh basil and parmesan.

Notes

  • Storage - You can store the leftover Marry Me Chicken Pasta in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or you can store it in the freezer for 2-3 months.
  • Storage - You can store the leftover Marry Me Chicken Pasta in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or you can store it in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 689kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 196mg (65%) Sodium 667mg (28%) Potassium 971mg (28%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1448IU (29%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 243mg (24%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 689

% Daily Value*

Calories 689kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Sodium 667mg 28%
Potassium 971mg 21%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1448IU 29%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 243mg 24%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.