Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe – Creamy & Easy Family Dinner
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy pasta dinner made with juicy chicken, parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Ready in about 35 minutes, it's an easy family-friendly recipe that's rich, comforting, and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Chicken Pasta
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil chopped, for garnish
- Extra Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the flour and whisk continuously for one minute to create a smooth roux.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until completely melted.
- Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything until evenly coated in the creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Serve with garlic bread or a fresh green salad.
- Substitute rigatoni, rotini, or fettuccine if desired.
- Fresh basil adds the best finishing flavor.
- Add extra Parmesan before serving for an even richer finish.