Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
Creamy and flavorful, this Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a delicious dish that will impress your loved ones. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich cream sauce come together to create a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (+ more for serving)
- 1 small handful fresh basil (torn/chopped)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Prepare Sauce: When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once it melts, sprinkle the flour in and cook for about a minute, stirring often.
- Add Flavors: Add in the garlic, tomato paste, and wine. Give it a good stir and let it bubble for about one minute.
- Thicken Sauce: Whisk in the cream, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and chicken, and cook it for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Finish Dish: Stir in the parmesan and basil and take the skillet off the heat. Season generously with salt & pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Prior to draining the pasta, reserve some of the hot pasta water. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated. If needed, pour in a splash of the hot pasta water to the sauce to thin it out a bit. Serve immediately with more parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- For a vegetarian version, you can omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Pasta with Cream Sauce
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