Ready for a pasta dish that’ll sweep you off your feet? Marry Me Chicken Pasta is what you need. Creamy, savory chicken, pasta, and a luscious garlic-tomato cream sauce. It tastes so good, you might just hear wedding bells. Perfect for any occasion. Simple to prepare yet feels luxurious. Ready in 30 minutes.
Why They Call It Marry Me Chicken Pasta: The Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast boneless, skinless 2 large breasts
- 340 g Pasta rigatoni, farfalle, penne
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- ½ cup White wine dry
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- ¼ cup Sun-dried tomatoes chopped ¼ cup
- 1 tsp Oregano dried
- 1 tbsp Fresh basil chopped
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- ½ cup Parmesan grated
- Salt and pepper To taste
Instructions
Chicken
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden, about 5–6 minutes. Remove, set aside.
Pasta
- Boil salted water, cook pasta as per package instructions. Drain, set aside.
Sauce
- Melt butter in same skillet. Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste, cook for 1 minute. Pour wine, let bubble. Add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper. Let sauce simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, fresh basil.
Combine
- Add chicken back into skillet. Toss pasta with sauce. Stir until pasta is fully coated. Adjust salt, pepper if needed. Serve hot.
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Why You’ll Love It
Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines rotisserie chicken with a creamy garlic-tomato sauce. Simple yet indulgent. It’s the marriage of rich creaminess and vibrant flavors. Easy, 30-minute meal that impresses every time.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (boneless, skinless) | 2 large breasts (about 1 lb) |
| Pasta (rigatoni, farfalle, penne) | 12 oz |
| Butter | 2 tbsp |
| Garlic (minced) | 4 cloves |
| Tomato paste | 2 tbsp |
| White wine (dry) | ½ cup |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) | ¼ cup |
| Oregano (dried) | 1 tsp |
| Fresh basil (chopped) | 1 tbsp |
| Red pepper flakes | ¼ tsp |
| Parmesan (grated) | ½ cup |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
Cooking Time
Total time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
How to Make Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Let’s get cooking.
Chicken
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden, about 5–6 minutes. Remove, set aside.
Pasta
Boil salted water, cook pasta as per package instructions. Drain, set aside.
Sauce
Melt butter in same skillet. Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste, cook for 1 minute. Pour wine, let bubble. Add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper. Let sauce simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, fresh basil.
Combine
Add chicken back into skillet. Toss pasta with sauce. Stir until pasta is fully coated. Adjust salt, pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Pro Tip
Use a wine you enjoy drinking. Don’t cook with “cooking wine”—it’s low quality. Also, don’t substitute cream for low-fat versions. It may cause curdling.
Substitutions
Switch chicken for shrimp or skip protein for a vegetarian dish. Add spinach or mushrooms if desired.
What to Serve with Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Pair with a simple salad or garlic bread. My 10-Minute Caesar Dressing or Garlic Parmesan Croutons complement the dish well.
Leftovers and Storage
Store leftovers in airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat gently, adding a splash of cream if needed.
Conclusion
Looking for a quick, easy, and delicious meal? Marry Me Chicken Pasta is your answer. Creamy sauce, savory chicken, tender pasta—perfect harmony. Ideal for any occasion.
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