Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
Craving creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Get this irresistible recipe Simple steps rich flavor A quick delicious chicken pasta dish for any night
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 120ml sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 250ml chicken stock
- 250ml double cream
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 500g pasta (penne, fusilli, or your favourite shape)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 120ml of pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Aromatics. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Build the Sauce. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add Cream and Cheese. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the double cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly. Keep stirring to prevent burning.
- Combine. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Serve. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe is quick, easy, and family-friendly! Creamy, cheesy, and delicious, it’s a guaranteed hit for busy weeknights.