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marry me chicken pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Irresistibly Creamy & Crowd-Pleasing!)

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is creamy, garlicky, and filled with rich flavors from sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and fresh herbs. It’s the ultimate comfort food dish that’s perfect for family dinners or romantic nights in—and yes, it might just spark a proposal!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 serving 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 8 oz pasta (rigatoni, penne, or farfalle)

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1/3 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

  • 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded

  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish

  • 1 small handful fresh basil, chopped

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.

  3. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and wine. Let bubble for 1 minute.

  4. Whisk in cream. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and shredded chicken. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.

  5. Stir in parmesan and fresh basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Toss in the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved water if needed to thin sauce.

  7. Serve hot with extra parmesan and fresh basil on top.

Notes

  • Do not substitute the heavy cream with low-fat alternatives—the sauce may curdle.

  • For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add mushrooms or sautéed spinach.

 

  • Add a little lemon zest or juice at the end for brightness, if desired.

  • Author: Ella Thompson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 565
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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