Description
Indulge in Marry Me Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta—a rich, comforting one-pan dinner with tender chicken, creamy garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Perfect for cozy nights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 250g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- Salt (for pasta water)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
5. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
6. Add heavy cream, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
8. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
9. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together. Add pasta water if needed.
10. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of milk or broth to keep it creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg