What is marry me chicken pasta?

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich and creamy skillet dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, and heavy cream, all tossed together with perfectly cooked pasta. It earned its name because it’s said to be so good, it could inspire a proposal!

Can I make marry me chicken pasta ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the sauce and cook the chicken up to a day in advance. Store it in the fridge, then cook fresh pasta when you’re ready to serve. When reheating, add a splash of cream or chicken broth to help keep the sauce silky and smooth.

What pasta works best for this recipe?

Penne and fettuccine are top choices because they hold the creamy sauce well. However, any pasta shape you have will do in a pinch, like I use in my buffalo chicken mac and cheese crock pot, flexibility is key.

Is marry me chicken pasta recipe spicy?

The original marry me chicken pasta recipe version isn’t spicy, but you can easily add heat with crushed red pepper flakes or your favorite hot sauce. If you like bold flavors, check out my hellmanns parmesan crusted chicken recipe for another flavor-packed option.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe Everyone Falls In Love With Instantly

Description

This creamy marry me chicken pasta features seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan garlic sauce—all tossed with tender pasta for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.

Ingredients

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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan

8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)

Fresh basil (optional)

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Instructions

1. Cut chicken into cutlets and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Heat oil in skillet and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.

3. In same skillet, sauté garlic, then add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream.

4. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, then stir in parmesan.

5. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 5 more minutes.

6. Cook pasta according to package. Drain and add to skillet.

7. Toss to coat and garnish with basil. Serve hot.

Notes

For spice, add crushed red pepper.

Can be made dairy-free with coconut milk.

Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 640
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 130mg