Description

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in a rich sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine, and parmesan cheese. This comforting pasta recipe blends savory and subtle spicy notes for an irresistible meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

8 ounces uncooked pasta

Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon flour
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper to taste

Chicken and Cheese

2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken, shredded
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Garnish

1 small handful fresh basil, torn or chopped

Instructions

Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the roux: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk continuously for about one minute to create a roux, which will thicken the sauce.
Sauté garlic and tomato paste: Add the minced garlic to the roux and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well to combine and cook out the raw flavor for about a minute.
Deglaze with wine or broth: Pour in the dry white wine or chicken broth, stirring and scraping any bits off the bottom of the skillet. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Add cream and seasonings: Pour in the heavy cream, then add the sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Incorporate chicken and cheese: Add the shredded cooked chicken and grated parmesan cheese into the sauce. Stir well to heat through and let the cheese melt, creating a creamy consistency.
Toss pasta with sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat all noodles evenly with the sauce.
Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle the torn fresh basil on top. Serve immediately with extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time or substitute with leftover cooked chicken.
If you don’t have white wine, chicken broth is a perfect non-alcoholic substitute.
Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your spice tolerance.
Fresh basil adds bright flavor, but you can also use dried basil in a pinch.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.

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