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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry me chicken pasta makes a creamy bold sauce that coats the pasta and tender chicken perfectly. It is a luscious meal that you can make in 30 minutes.
Course Chicken Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Pasta Recipes, marry me chicken recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 - 8 servings
Calories 904kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces ziti
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons oil from sun dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup shallots, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes and at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup, plus more for passing grated parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, slivered and oil dabbed off with paper towels
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, juiellened
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Instructions

  • Cook pasta (16 ounces) according to package instructions in water with 2 tablespoons salt. Drain.
    Step 1 how to make Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. Reserve a cup of pasta water.
  • Sprinkle the chicken cubes (1 1/2 pounds) with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and toss to evenly season.
    Step 2 how to make Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Sprinkle the chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet and set aside.
  • In a 12-inch, high-sided skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes then cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
  • Add the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes (2 tablespoons), garlic (1 tablespoon), red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon), and shallots (1/4 cup) to the skillet and sauté until shallots are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
    Step 3 how to make Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Saute the aromatics and red pepper flakes using oil from sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Add tomato paste (2 tablespoons), Italian seasoning (1 1/2 teaspoons), and all-purpose flour (2 tablespoons) to skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
    Step 4 how to make Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and flour to the skillet. Pour the wine and let it reduce by half.
  • Pour the wine (1/2 cup) to the skillet, set the heat to medium, and simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and slowly whisk in cream (2 cups).
    Step 5 how to make Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Remove from heat and whisk in the cream.
  • Add cream cheese cubes (4 ounces), grated parmesan (1/4 cup), and sun-dried tomatoes (3/4 cup) and simmer until cream cheese has melted. Add cooked chicken and pasta to skillet toss to evenly combine. Sprinkle fresh basil (1/3 cup) over pasta. Scoop into individual serving bowl, pass extra parmesan, and serve!
    Step 6 how to make Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Add cream cheese, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer.

Notes

  1. Chicken: This recipe is simple and easy. Be careful not to overcook the chicken since chicken breast can be dry.
  2. Too Spicy? You may omit the red pepper flakes.
  3. No Alcohol: If sensitive to alcohol, you can substitute it with chicken broth. That said, the white wine adds more flavor than the chicken broth.
  4. Shred It: Using freshly grated parmesan cheese will lend ultimate texture and flavor. However, if you have pre-grated, it’s okay to use it.  I would suggest avoiding pre-shredded though. It won’t melt well.
  5. Marry Me Chicken Pasta With Spinach: This recipe is delicious with spinach.  Just add a handful or so to the skillet when the chicken is added.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 904kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 1301mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1870IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 4mg