Marry Me Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
667 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Description
Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines tender shredded chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy, tomato-enhanced sauce. The preparation starts by cooking pasta al dente. Meanwhile, a roux is made with butter and flour, to which garlic, tomato paste, and white wine or chicken broth are added to deepen flavor. Heavy cream is whisked in, followed by the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and chicken, allowing the sauce to thicken nicely. Parmesan cheese and fresh basil are stirred in off heat, then the cooked pasta is tossed in the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
The dish offers a creamy texture accented by tender chicken and bursts of sun-dried tomato, complemented by the subtle heat of red pepper flakes and fragrant herbs. It serves well as a hearty main course, suitable for dinner.
For best results, use heavy cream as stated to avoid curdling issues from the tomato paste. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta uncooked
- 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 cream aka whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 cups chicken shredded, cooked or rotisserie
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese + more for serving, freshly grated
- 1 small basil torn/chopped, handful, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once it melts, sprinkle the flour in and cook for about a minute, stirring often.
- Add in the garlic, tomato paste, and wine. Give it a good stir and let it bubble for about one minute.
- Whisk in the cream, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and chicken, and cook it for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Stir in the parmesan and basil and take the skillet off the heat. Season generously with salt & pepper.
- Prior to draining the pasta, reserve some of the hot pasta water. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated. If needed, pour in a splash of the hot pasta water to the sauce to thin it out a bit. Serve immediately with more parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use heavy cream as specified to prevent the sauce from curdling due to the tomato paste; lighter dairy substitutes may require additional thickening.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency when mixing pasta and sauce.
- Serve the pasta immediately after combining to maintain the creamy texture and flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 667 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 667kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 753mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1.412IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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