Marry Me Chicken Pasta: Creamy, Cozy, and Totally Crave-Worthy

Created on July 3rd, 2025 at 11:20 am

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

When comfort food meets romance 💕 This creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta is rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and juicy chicken. It’s a feel-good meal that might just win someone’s heart ❤️

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 10 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
• 2 tbsp seasoned oil (from sun-dried tomatoes)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (to coat chicken)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly diced
• 1¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ½ oz torn fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta 🍝
   Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Season & Coat Chicken 🐔
   Toss diced chicken with cornstarch, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. Sear the Chicken 🔥
   In a large skillet, heat the seasoned oil. Cook chicken until golden and crispy (about 5–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
4. Sauté the Flavor 🍅🧄
   In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
5. Make the Sauce 🧀
   Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes. Add Parmesan and stir until smooth and thick.
6. Finish It Off 💫
   Return chicken to the skillet, toss in cooked pasta. Stir until everything is coated and creamy. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
7. Garnish & Serve 🌿
   Top with torn fresh basil and more Parmesan if you love cheese (who doesn’t?).

Pro Tips

• Swap heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version
• Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies
• Great with garlic bread or a crisp green salad on the side
• Want it spicier? Add extra red pepper flakes 🔥