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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a rich and comforting dish that pairs tender chicken breasts with pasta in a creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce. Infused with garlic, Italian herbs, and a touch of spice, it’s a flavorful meal that feels both indulgent and elegant. Loved for its balance of savory, tangy, and creamy flavors, this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough to serve for special occasions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: cheese, chicken, easy, italian, marry, pasta
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs (skin on)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 5 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 4 sun dried tomatoes (diced)
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 300 g dry pasta of choice
  • basil
  • parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Prep all vegetables, dice onion, garlic, sun dried tomatoes.
  • Place your chicken thighs skin side down on to a cold pan season with salt and pepper. Turn up the heat to med-high and cook until the chicken skin is golden brown and isn't stuck to the pan. Be patient. Remove the chicken to the side.
    4 boneless chicken thighs (skin on), 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper
  • Add your diced onions and garlic into the pan, stir 1 minute.
    1 small onion, 5 cloves garlic
  • Add tomato paste, stir 1 minute.
    3 tbsp tomato paste
  • Add white wine, cook for 3 minutes until evaporated.
    ½ cup white wine
  • Add sun dried tomatoes, chicken stock, heavy cream, paprika, and mix well.
    4 sun dried tomatoes, ½ cup chicken stock, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp paprika
  • Add your chicken back in to the pan, cover with a lid and simmer while you boil your pasta.
  • Boil pasta in salt water until el dente.
    300 g dry pasta of choice
  • Remove the chicken from the sauce and slice.
  • Mix the pasta well with the sauce, top with the sliced chicken, basil and cheese.
    basil, parmesan cheese