Marry Me Chicken Pasta

By: CALVIN ROURKE

Published: September 20, 2025

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Why Make This Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a dish that brings flavors together in a cozy and delicious way. It’s not just about ingredients; it’s about creating a meal that feels special. This recipe is perfect for a date night, a family dinner, or any time you want to impress someone with your cooking skills. The creamy sauce, tender chicken, and delightful pasta all come together to make a dish that tastes like love.

How to Make Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced or cubed)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained and chopped)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ lb (8 oz) penne pasta
  • Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

  1. Season and Sear the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

  2. Make the Roux: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes until combined.

  3. Create the Sauce: Slowly pour in the chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream, whisking to prevent lumps. Stir the mixture until it thickens. Add the parmesan cheese and mix until it melts into the sauce.

  4. Add Flavor: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to blend all the flavors.

  5. Combine Everything: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce. Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta and toss it into the sauce mixture until fully coated.

  6. Garnish and Serve: Top the dish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately while hot and creamy.

How to Serve Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Serve Marry Me Chicken Pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil. It pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Encourage everyone to dig in and enjoy the rich flavors and comforting textures.

How to Store Marry Me Chicken Pasta

If you have leftovers, let the pasta cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream if needed to bring back the creaminess.

Tips to Make Marry Me Chicken Pasta

  • Adjust the seasoning based on your taste preference. You can add more spices for extra flavor.
  • For a lighter version, use less heavy cream or substitute with milk.
  • Make sure not to overcook the pasta; al dente pasta holds up better when mixed with sauce.

Variation

You can customize this recipe by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition and color. Alternatively, substitute the penne pasta with any pasta of your choice.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?
Yes, but make sure to thaw the chicken completely before cooking it.

2. Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the sauce and chicken ahead of time. Just cook the pasta fresh before serving.

3. Is there a vegetarian version of this dish?
Yes! You can replace the chicken with tofu or mushrooms and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A cozy and delicious pasta dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and delightful penne, perfect for a date night or family dinner.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
  • By: Calvin Rourke
  • Category: Pasta
  • Difficulty: Not specified
  • Cuisine: Not specified
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Dietary: None

Ingredients

  • 01 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced or cubed)
  • 02 Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 03 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 04 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 05 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 06 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 07 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 08 1 cup heavy cream
  • 09 ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 10 ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained and chopped)
  • 11 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 12 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 13 ½ lb (8 oz) penne pasta
  • 14 Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 01

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

Step 02

2. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes until combined.

Step 03

3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream, whisking to prevent lumps. Stir the mixture until it thickens. Add the parmesan cheese and mix until it melts into the sauce.

Step 04

4. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to blend all the flavors.

Step 05

5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce. Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta and toss it into the sauce mixture until fully coated.

Step 06

6. Top the dish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately while hot and creamy.