Marry Me Chicken Pasta 💍🍝 Creamy, Tangy, Ultra-Satisfying — One Bite and It’s a Proposal

Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic cream sauce, and pasta in one irresistible pan. It’s rich without being heavy, bold without being complicated — and weeknight fast with weekend-level flavor.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional but excellent)
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, chopped)
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
• 1½ cups reserved pasta water
• Optional: fresh basil or parsley, lemon zest for finish

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Boil pasta in salted water until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1½ cups pasta water before draining.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

While pasta cooks, season cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Build the Sauce

In the same pan, add garlic and chili flakes. Sauté 30 seconds. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and broth. Bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan and stir until melted.

Step 4: Combine

Add chicken back in, then fold in the cooked pasta. Add pasta water a little at a time until sauce is silky and coats the noodles (you may not need it all).

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Simmer gently 2–3 minutes until everything’s combined and creamy. Garnish with herbs or lemon zest if desired. Serve hot — creamy, rich, and completely irresistible.

Flavor Variations

• Add spinach, mushrooms, or peas for extra texture
• Stir in a spoonful of pesto or tomato paste for depth
• Use half & half instead of cream for a lighter touch
• Swap Parmesan for Asiago, Pecorino, or Boursin for a twist

Pro Tips

• Chop sun-dried tomatoes small so they distribute evenly
• Use a splash of white wine in place of some broth for elegance
• Cook pasta just short of done — it finishes in the sauce
• Sauce thickens as it cools — loosen with a splash of broth or cream if needed

Serving Ideas

• Serve with garlic bread, roasted broccoli, or a lemony green salad
• Leftovers make an amazing next-day lunch — add a little cream or broth when reheating
• Works beautifully with gluten-free pasta or spiralized veggie noodles too

Final Thoughts

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is creamy, comforting, and wildly flavorful — a full-meal version of the viral favorite that keeps the richness but adds tangle-worthy pasta into the mix. One skillet, zero leftovers, full send.

Sear it. Stir it. Say yes to the sauce. 💍🍝🔥

💍 Explore Marry Me Dinner Recipes

Rich, creamy, and irresistibly comforting — these “Marry Me” dishes are the kind of meals that win hearts (and second helpings). Perfect for date nights, cozy dinners, or just impressing yourself.

🍗 Marry Me Chicken Recipe – The viral sensation: creamy, sun-dried tomato chicken that lives up to the name.
🍝 Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe – That same bold flavor wrapped in a creamy pasta hug.
🥣 Marry Me Chicken Soup Recipe – Cozy, creamy, and packed with savory depth.
🐟 Marry Me Salmon Recipe – A buttery, sun-dried tomato twist on your favorite fish.
🍲 Marry Me Chicken Orzo Recipe – Creamy orzo meets juicy chicken in a one-pan stunner.
🫕 Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe – Same flavor magic, made even easier in the slow cooker.
🌱 Marry Me Chickpea Recipe – A plant-based version with creamy sauce and tender chickpeas.
🍤 Marry Me Shrimp Pasta Recipe – Sweet shrimp meets a silky, tomato-cream sauce.
🥓 Keto Marry Me Chicken Recipe – Low-carb but still full of bold flavor and creamy goodness.