Marry Me Chicken Pasta Tasty and Creamy Delight
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0 to taste salt and pepper
- 0 for garnish fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and oregano. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the seared chicken into thin strips and return to the skillet. Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce, tossing everything together until well coated.
- Plate the creamy chicken pasta, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan if desired.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve with extra Parmesan and fresh basil for added flavor.