One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe – everything cooks in the same pan, even the pasta! Tender chicken and pasta simmer in a rich garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan. It’s easy, delicious, and perfect for a cozy night in. Serve with a crisp salad and garlic bread for a meal that’s sure to impress!

One-Pot Chicken Pasta

Stop what you are doing and make this One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta for dinner tonight. Chicken, tender pasta, and creamy sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan. It will have you hooked from the first bite! Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself, this pasta is sure to impress with its irresistible, restaurant-quality flavors.

How to Make Marry Me Chicken

This pasta is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Season chicken with garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in flour.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add cubed chicken to the skillet and cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet. 

Add butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook for 30 to 60 seconds.  Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to the pan . Bring the pasta mixture to a boil. Reduce to medium heat, cover the pan, and simmer until the pasta is tender. Stir in cooked chicken and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook until the cheese has melted. Garnish the pasta with fresh basil leaves or parsley.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• You can use any boneless, skinless chicken you have on hand. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or tenderloins all work fine.
  • Can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for raw chicken.
• You can use any pasta shape that you like. Penne, bowtie, fusilli, rotini, campanelle all work great in this dish.
• Use unsalted or low-sodium chicken broth to control the sodium in the dish.
• Variations/Additions:
  • spinach
  • tomatoes
  • broccoli
  • red peppers
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • Add a splash of heavy cream or milk if the pasta is too thick.

What to Serve with Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This pasta has been on repeat at our house. It is effortless to make and tastes great. I usually have to double the recipe and we still don’t have any leftovers! When serving Marry Me Chicken Pasta, you’ll want sides that complement its rich, creamy flavors without overpowering them. 

• A fresh, crisp salad with a light vinaigrette makes a perfect starter, adding a refreshing contrast to the hearty pasta. 
• Garlic bread or a warm, crusty baguette is a must, ideal for soaking up every last drop of that delicious sauce. 
• Roasted vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, or cherry tomatoes make excellent accompaniments for a bit of color and added nutrition.

No matter what you serve alongside this pasta, it is sure to be a hit! Looking for more side dish ideas? Here are some popular recipes from the website:

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Yield: 4 people

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe – everything cooks in the same pan. Even the pasta! Tender chicken and pasta simmer in a rich garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan. It’s easy, delicious, and perfect for a cozy night in. Serve with a crisp salad and garlic bread for a meal that’s sure to impress!

• Season chicken with garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in flour.

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add cubed chicken to the skillet and cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet. 

• Add butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook for 30 to 60 seconds.  

• Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Bring the pasta mixture to a boil. Reduce to medium heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until the pasta is tender.

• Stir in cooked chicken and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook until the cheese has melted.

• You can use any boneless, skinless chicken you have on hand. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or tenderloins all work fine.
  • Can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for raw chicken.
• Use unsalted or low-sodium chicken broth to control the sodium in the dish.
• You can use any pasta shape that you like. Penne, bowtie, fusilli, rotini, campanelle all work great in this dish.
• Variations/Additions:
  • spinach
  • tomatoes
  • broccoli
  • red peppers
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • Add a splash of heavy cream or milk if the pasta is too thick.

Steph