Description
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that will win over anyone’s heart. Tender pasta is coated in a luxurious cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and a hint of spice. It’s a perfect meal for a cozy night in or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
Cream 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
Additional Ingredients:
- 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 the Pasta: Cook the pasta al dente in a pot of salted boiling water.
- Prepare the Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, add flour, garlic, tomato paste, and wine. Stir and cook briefly.
- Add Ingredients: Whisk in cream, then add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and chicken. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in parmesan and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with more parmesan and enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe, Chicken Pasta, Date Night Recipe
