Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful pasta recipe loaded with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan. An easy weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality but comes together quickly at home. Perfect comfort food for busy nights!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Course: Easy Dinner Ideas, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 403kcal
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces (or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- 8 ounces pasta penne, fettuccine, or similar
- Fresh basil sliced thin for garnish
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside. (If using rotisserie chicken, skip this step.)
In the same skillet, add garlic, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in Italian seasoning, cream, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Return cooked chicken to the sauce. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time to loosen the sauce.
Serve immediately, topped with more Parmesan and fresh basil.
Be sure to slice the chicken thin - This helps it cook faster and stay tender.
Reserve some pasta water in case the sauce becomes too thick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1329IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg