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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe
Say “I do” to the ultimate comfort food: Marry Me Chicken Pasta that's creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. Years of flavor expertise went into perfecting this recipe, balancing tangy sun-dried tomatoes, savory Parmesan, and juicy chicken for a meal that wins hearts every time. Packed with step-by-step photos, tips, and delicious variations, this post makes it easy to create a foolproof, restaurant-worthy meal at home.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- whisk
- skillet
- dutch oven
- cutting board
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pasta: Cook pasta in heavily salted water until al dente. Before draining the pasta, reserve one cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta, toss with a drizzle of olive oil, and set aside. Meanwhile:
Olive oil for drizzlingolive oil2 tablespoons
2
Make Cutlets: Slice the chicken through the equator to create four fillets. Cover the fillets with plastic wrap and gently pound to tenderize using a meat mallet or the side of a can.
3
Chicken: Whisk the Chicken Spices together. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, lightly drizzle with olive oil (or I use this oil sprayer), and pat the spices over both sides. Let the chicken rest while you prep the remaining ingredients (grate Parmesan, etc.).
Olive oil for drizzlingolive oil2 tablespoons
4
Cook Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of reserved oil from sundried tomatoes in a large braiser (3.5 Liter) or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Cook the chicken for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for at least ⏱️ 5 minutes before chopping or slicing; don’t wipe out the skillet.
5
Sauté Aromatics: Melt two tablespoons of butter in the chicken drippings over medium heat in the same skillet. Add the shallots and sauté for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes, until tender, scraping up any brown bits left from the chicken. Add the garlic and red pepper and cook for an additional ⏱️ 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and flour, and cook while stirring for ⏱️ 1 minute (it will be thick).
large shallot, chopped (or sub 1 tsp onion powder)1tomato paste2 tablespoons
6
Add Sauce Ingredients: Reduce the heat to low, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth and half-and-half, stirring until smooth. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chicken bouillon, and spices. Increase the heat and simmer until thickened, stirring often.
chicken bouillon (powder, crushed cubes, or base)2 teaspoons
7
Add Parmesan: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time, until it is melted.
8
Add Chicken and Pasta: Stir in the pasta and chicken. If needed, add some of the reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and basil if desired.
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