Description
Prepare to be swept off your feet by this Marry Me Chicken Pasta! Creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, this dish is guaranteed to impress. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious sauce come together for a culinary experience you won’t soon forget. Get the full recipe and get ready to say “Yes!” to flavor
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ tablespoon flour
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- â…“ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- â…“ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken, shredded
- â…“ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese + more for serving
- 1 small handful fresh basil, torn/chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
Making the Sauce
- 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. This creates a roux, which will thicken the sauce.
- Add in the garlic, tomato paste, and wine (or broth). 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. 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.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 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
