Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish combining tender shredded chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan in a rich white wine and cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (any shape)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ⅓ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Chicken and Cheese
- 2 cups cooked or rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 small handful fresh basil, torn or chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to make a roux. Add the minced garlic, tomato paste, and white wine or chicken broth. Stir and cook for about 1 minute to combine flavors and reduce slightly.
- Thicken Sauce: Whisk in the heavy cream until smooth. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and the shredded cooked chicken. Continue cooking for a few minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Combine and Finish: Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- Serve: Plate the pasta immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta while warm.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, substitute dry white wine with chicken broth.
- Reserve pasta water is key to adjusting the sauce consistency perfectly.
- Fresh basil adds a bright aroma, but you can substitute with dried basil if needed.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
