Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is an indulgent and creamy dish with pan-seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan cream sauce, perfect for special occasions or date nights. This 2025 version includes modern ingredient swaps and new twists on the classic recipe!
Equipment
- Pan
- Pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 lb Pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil for searing chicken
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it to the pan with the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs like basil or parsley, if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and opt for grilled chicken instead of pan-fried. You can also try zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.