Marry Me Chicken Pasta (2024)

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta is one of my favorite pasta dishes of all time. It is so creamy, easy to make, packed with protein, and ready in 30 minutes. Makes for a perfect quick weeknight dinner recipe for the family.

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I love making this marry-me chicken pasta recipe for the family. It is a quick and simple dinner option that’s perfect for those busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can have dinner ready and served, Made with chicken thighs for added protein, seasonings, milk, brother, and parmesan cheese, this chicken pasta dinner recipe will be a winner and everyone will love it. You can make it without chicken, or swap the chicken with another protein source like shrimp.

Recipe Summary

Easy to make: Chicken pasta dishes are one of the easiest recipes to put together. once the chicken is cooked and the pasta is ready, it just comes down to make the sauce.
Quick dinner option: In just 30 minutes, you can have dinner ready for the family.
So tasty: This Marry Me chicken is so creamy and packed with flavor. Everyone will love it.

Ingredients you will need

Pasta: I used whole wheat penne pasta, which can be swapped with any pasta of your choice
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces: you may also use chicken breasts
Seasonings: I use Italian seasoning
Oil: I use olive oil,but any other oil will work like avocado oil
Garlic cloves: use fresh garlic cloves for the best flavor. You may swap it for garlic powder.
Cornstarch: to thicken the sauce, you may swap it with flour
Milk: cashew milk or full fat milk, coconut milk will also work
Chicken broth: or use vegetable broth
Sun-dried tomatoes: use the ones stored in oil in jars
Cheese: Grated parmesan cheese, or another cheese of your choice but parmesan works best
Optional: fresh herbs for garnish

How to make marry me chicken Pasta

First cook the pasta: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside
Prepare the chicken: Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the
chopped chicken and season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through, then set aside.

Make the creamy sauce: To the same preheated skillet add the remaining oil. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the cornstarch and take a whisk. Pour the milk little by little while continuously whisking. Once tall the milk is incorporated, add the broth, sun dried tomatoes, and stir well to combine. Allow the sauce to bubble for 3-4 minutes, or until thickened.

Add the cooked chicken to the sauce: Return the chicken to the sauce and add half of the parmesan cheese.

Add pasta: Next, add the pasta and stir to coat.
Serve: Garnish with the remaining parmesan cheese and enjoy!

REcipe notes

Recipes can always be customized based and wants, needs, and what you like and dont like. So feel free to make this recipe your own by using what you have on hand. Here are some tips for some substitutes you can make

Chicken: use chicken breasts instead of thighs. You can make it without chicken, or swap the chicken with another source of protein like shrimp.
Broth: don’t have broth? Use water. It is not a deal breaker.
Pasta: I used whole wheat but the options as endless when it comes to the pasta.
Milk: You will need milk that has enough fat to make the sauce creamy and tasty. Cashew milk works great, whole milk, or even light coconut milk in a can will work just fine.

Storing and reheating

Storing: Store your leftover chicken pasta in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze for 2 months.
Reheating: use the microwave to reheat your leftovers. Use a microwave-safe bowl and reheat for 1-2 minutes until they are heated through.

Frequently asked questions

Why do you put oil in spaghetti water?

Adding a bit of oil to the spaghetti water will prevent the pasta from sticking together once it is drained.

Should you rinse pasta after cooking?

In most cases, you should not rinse your pasta especially if you plan on making a creamy warm pasta dish. Rinsing will strip all the starch off the pasta that is needed to make your pasta dish thick and creamy. Rinsing is sometimes recommended when making cold pasta s salads to stop the cooking process and cool off the pasta.

What can I use instead of sundried tomatoes?

You can always use fresh tomatoes, fire-roasted canned tomatoes, or oven-roasted tomatoes if you do not have sun-dried tomatoes or you just don’t like them.

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