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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta: A Heartfelt Comfort Meal to Impress

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a romantic meal that brings together creamy parmesan sauce, tender chicken, and tagliatelle for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American-Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornflour Thickens the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds creaminess
  • 3 cloves garlic Fresh cloves recommended
  • 1 cup chicken stock Vegetable stock for vegetarian version
  • 1 cup double cream Can substitute with crème fraîche
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Exclude if sensitive to citrus
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan Use nutritional yeast for vegan
For the Chicken & Pasta
  • 2 pieces chicken breast Main protein
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil Avocado/Sunflower/Vegetable
  • 4 pieces spring onions Chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Can use fresh
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes Packed in oil for richer flavor
  • 8 ounces fresh tagliatelle Dried needs adjusted cooking times
For Seasoning
  • to taste salt Enhances flavors
  • to taste black pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Use smoked for richer taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix cornflour, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish. Coat chicken breast pieces in the mixture.
  2. Heat neutral oil and unsalted butter in a skillet. Sear the coated chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side.
  3. Boil salted water in a pot and cook the fresh tagliatelle according to package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Sauté minced garlic, chopped spring onions, chili flakes, dried oregano, and diced sun-dried tomatoes in the skillet until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken stock, double cream, and lemon juice. Simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the drained pasta. Sprinkle in grated parmesan and toss gently.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite veggies, and adjust cream for desired sauce consistency.

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