Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish inspired by the viral "Marry Me Chicken," combining tender chicken, rich broth, and sun-dried tomatoes for a comforting meal. Its irresistible blend of savory herbs and a touch of cream makes it a heartwarming recipe sure to win over any palate.
Equipment
- 1 large stock pot
Ingredients
- ½ cup drained julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs
- 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar divided
- 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
- 4 medium garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 32-ounce packages chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish (optional)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 8 ounces uncooked medium pasta
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil from sun-dried tomatoes in a large Dutch oven over medium until shimmering. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring constantly, until tomato paste is slightly deeper red in color, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in broth, cream, basil, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil over medium, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
- Add pasta and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, about 12 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, and add spinach, chicken, cream cheese, and Parmesan; cook, stirring often, until cream cheese and Parmesan are melted and chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan, basil, and red pepper. Serve immediately.