One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Pasta simmers tender chicken bites with pasta in creamy sun-dried tomato sauce for date-night dazzle ready in 30 minutes. Serves 6 with golden chicken and garlicky richness that proposes itself.

Why This Recipe Works

One-pan method builds layered flavor from chicken sear. Sun-dried tomatoes concentrate sweetness without cooking. Cream finishes silky without separation. Pasta absorbs sauce completely. Parmesan melts into glossy emulsion.

Ingredients & Prep

Chicken & Pasta:

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
• 12 oz penne or farfalle
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Creamy Sauce:

• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 cups spinach
• Salt + pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season + sear chicken in oil 5 minutes golden; remove.
2. Sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, seasonings 2 minutes fragrant.
3. Add broth; stir in uncooked pasta. Simmer covered 12-15 minutes.
4. Stir in cream, spinach, chicken; cook 3 minutes wilted.
5. Off heat, stir parmesan until melted glossy.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate 3 days; thin with broth when reheating.

FAQs

Sauce too thick?
More broth; lower simmer.

Chicken tough?
Cut smaller; don’t overcook.

Bitter tomatoes?
Oil-packed variety.

Conclusion

One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Pasta sauce-hugs romance creamy perfection.

One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

Print Recipe

One-pan Marry Me Chicken Pasta delivers creamy sun-dried tomato sauce coating tender chicken and al dente pasta. This 30-minute viral sensation combines garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs for restaurant-quality flavor from a single skillet.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: One-Pan
• Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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• 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 8 oz penne pasta
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

• 1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high.
• 2. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
• 3. Sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, broth. Bring to boil.
• 4. Stir in uncooked pasta. Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes until pasta al dente, stirring occasionally.
• 5. Reduce heat. Stir in cream, Parmesan, spinach, and chicken. Cook 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and sauce thickens.
• 6. Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan.

Notes

• Don’t rinse pasta; starch thickens sauce.
• Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor.
• Leftovers reheat well with splash of cream.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1.5 cups
• Calories: 520
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 780mg
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 14g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 38g
• Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: marry me chicken pasta, one pot chicken pasta, creamy sun dried tomato pasta